Mr. Bobby E. West

October 15, 1952 - November 21, 2018

Bobby E. West, age 66 of DeWitt passed away November 21, 2018 at DeWitt City Hospital. He was born October 15, 1952 in DeWitt to Elmer James “Dutch” and Donna L. West. He graduated from DeWitt High School in 1971. Bobby was a Vietnam Era Veteran, who served in the U.S. Army from June 1971 to December 1973. He was assigned to Headquarters, 1 BN 16th Infantry Brigade in Germany. Upon returning home, he served from March 1974 to March 1980 in Army Medical National Guard Unit in DeWitt. He was a retired Rice Grader for Russel Marine Group. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, visiting with duck hunters, and spending time with his grandkids. He is survived by his children Keith West and Daughter-in-law Vanessa West of Pacific Palisades, CA; Michelle West Hollimon and Son-in-law, J. D. Hollimon, and B. J. West and Daughter-in-law, Alison West all of DeWitt. His grandchildren, Carrington and Carson Hollimon, Caroline and Brody West, all of DeWitt, and Caitlin, Connor, and Colin West of Pacific Palisades, CA. His Mother, Donna L. West; siblings Betty Ann Vansandt (Gus), Larry West, Gary West (Becky), and Linda Goodwin (Steve). Along with eight nieces and nephews and twelve great nieces and nephews. Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Elmer James “Dutch” West, and his grandparents, William Berry and Bertie West, and Garnet and Mary Hooker. Memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. He was laid to rest in a private graveside service at Forks LaGrue Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Acres of Help, PO Box 698, DeWitt, AR 72042 or DeWitt City Hospital.