John Lucas West Jr. of Modesto,CA has passed at the age of 90 on Thursday February 14, 2019 while at home surrounded by family. He was born June 18,1928 in Gravette, Arkansas. He was the son of John and Lena West.
John was united in marriage to Melvina Weatherford on June 30, 1949. She preceded him in death April 12, 2001. John moved to Modesto, CA in 1942 where he spent the remainder of his years. At the age of 35 John started his own agricultural chopping business. He was an avid gardener, fisherman, and had a life long love for horses. John loved to play pool and always enjoyed a well mixed screwdriver. He loved to cook Thanksgiving dinner, it was his favorite holiday.
John will be sadly missed by his daughter Luvina (Candy) Childress of Modesto, CA. Grandchildren: Joey West, Melinda Harris, Cezanne Rosales, Ronnie Barerra, Shaina West, Tara Childress, Briana Childress, and Alexis Eproson. He is also survived by four great grandchildren: Zachary Harris, Izabell Barerra, Johnnie West, and Aurora Fuentes.
In addition to his wife Melvina, he was preceded in death by his two sons Robert Allen West, and Johnny Lee Windle West.
A graveside funeral service is being held Thursday February 21, 2019 at Lakewood Memorial Park and Funeral Home at 11 a.m. 900 Santa Fe Avenue Hughson, CA 95326
Join the family for a potluck style Celebration of Life following the services at 548 San Joaquin St. Modesto, CA 95358
