LB West

A devoted father, Pop, and master storyteller, LB was a proud son of coal mining country. He carried with him a treasure trove of stories from his youth—tales he generously shared with anyone willing to listen. Whether casting a line as a passionate fisherman, lost in the pages of a favorite book, or laughing with his grandchildren, LB lived a life rich in the simple joys of family and connection.

He retired from the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services, where he dedicated many years to serving and supporting others. His life was marked by kindness, wisdom, and a sense of humor that brought comfort and smiles to all who knew him. LB’s legacy lives on through the countless lives he touched and the memories he created with those he loved most.

LB was preceded in death by his father, Ben West; mother, Lula West; son, Benny West; and brothers, JW West and Howard West. He is survived by his son, Tim (Chris Day) West; daughter, Mitzi (Charlie Norris) McCurry; grandchildren, Colten, Dylan, and Shelby; and sisters, Mary Bevins and Delores (Terry) Sexton.

A celebration of LB’s life will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, beginning with a gathering of friends and family from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Berry Highland Memorial, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. A moment of remembrance will follow at 11:30 a.m., featuring words from family and a special instrumental performance by his grandson, Dylan. Interment will take place later that afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Cotton Family Cemetery, 1266 Cherry Fork Rd, Helenwood, TN 37755, with a poem reading by his granddaughter, Shelby, and grandson Colten serving as pallbearer. Additional music will be provided by Dylan. After the interment, friends and family are invited to gather for lunch at The Barn at Magnolia Acres, 337 W Monticello Pike, Huntsville, TN 37756.

In lieu of flowers, donations in LB’s memory may be made to East Tennessee Children’s Hospital at www.etch.com/donation or ETCH, PO Box 15010, Knoxville, Tn 37901.

Family and friends are invited to share condolences online at www.berryhighlandmemorial.com

LB will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love.