Joe Thomas West passed away at home on June 4, 2021 at the age of 72. He was a native of Selmer, Tennessee and a longtime resident of Gonzales, Louisiana. He was the loving husband of Amy West; father of Jennifer Doucet and husband Anthony and Kristin R. West; grandfather of Joseph Doucet, Jessie Doucet, Blake Melancon and Emily West. He is also survived by his sister, Sherry Dorris and husband David, and his brothers; Kenneth West, Earl West and wife Patsy and Robert West and wife Sue. He was preceded in death by his parents, William R. West and Sue West, his siblings; Dale West, Earnest West, Denny West, Billy West and Linda Kay West.
Joe loved spending time with family and friends. He could often be found enjoying a day of fishing or sitting around watching Saints football. His family was always a huge part of his life but when those grandchildren came, it brought a new happiness to his life. He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Joe’s life at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 2PM till 5PM. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Cancer Services of Greater Baton Rouge. The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Joseph Shows, the infusion nurses at Mary Bird Perkins OLOL and Amedisy’s Home Health and Hospice for all of their care and support. Services are under the care of Ourso Funeral Home of Gonzales.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18