John David West, age 64, of Houston, Texas went home to be with The Lord on September 11, 2019. He was born in Houston, Texas on June 22, 1955. He is preceded in death by his parents, Justin Ray West and Jean Louise West. He is survived by his sister Deborah Brown, husband Keith and nephew Justin, his sister Sandra Thomas, husband Perry, his sister Joanie Thomas, husband Stephen, niece Tiffany Harper, husband Jay, great-nephew James, and nephew Tyler Thomas.
John worked in the grocery business for Kroger for the last 20 years, in the produce department. He truly cared for the people he worked with and the customers he served. He was meticulous and took pride in his job. He attended Second Baptist Church for many years. His deep Christian faith was evident in the way he lived his life. He loved music of all kinds, from jazz to rock and roll. He enjoyed books, especially history and biographies. His other interests included classic cars, comedic movies, and going to estate sales where he loved to find treasures. He had a passion for traveling in Texas, from the Gulf Coast to the Hill Country. John had such a sweet nature. He liked to take his time and talk to people along the way to hear their stories.
John was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. He will be greatly missed and his memory will live forever in our hearts.
