Charles West, 84, of Mountainburg, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 11, 2019 at home. He was the Vice President of West Foods and enjoyed watching First Baptist Church of Fort Smith Sunday mornings. Charles was born in Round Pond, Arkansas on September 28, 1934 to the late John J. and Melissa (Lowder) West. He was also preceded in death by six sisters, Ruby Cummings, Gennev Sisson, Theldy West, Imogean Joslin, Bonnie Roberts and Maxine Painter and five brothers, Manuel, Everett, Dick, Preston and Donnie West.
Services will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Ocker Chapel of Alma with interment at Pope Cemetery under the direction of Ocker Funeral Home of Alma.
Survivors include his companion, Joan Backus; four daughters, Kimberly Bowen of Quincy, IL, Karen Booth of Wichita, KS, Krista Brittin of Mohomet, IL and Rhonda Bryant of Morrilton, AR; three sons, Kaare West of Canton, MO, Kelly West of Fayetteville, AR and Tiger Backus of Alma and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren.
The family will visit with friends Monday, May 13, 2019 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. at Ocker Chapel of Alma, 917 Hwy. 64 E., Alma, AR.
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