WILLIAM G. WEST SR.

Johnston City- William G. West Sr. 98 passed away Thursday May 27, 2021 at 10:10 P.M. at VAMC in Marion.

Services will be held at 12:00 noon Saturday June 5, 2021 at the First Christian Church in Johnston City with Pastor Steven Higgs officiating.  Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon at the church. Military services will be held by the Marion V.F.W. American Legion and Army Honor's Burial Detail Team. Murman & Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City is in charge of arrangements.

Bill was born on April 24, 1923 in Herrin, the son of George Harrison West and Sylvania Emma (Phillips) West. He first married Thelma "Diane" (McMullen) who preceded him in death. He later married Sharon Russell who survives.

Bill was a veteran of WWII proudly serving in the Army in the 10 ^th Mountain Division in Colorado and served overseas in Italy. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Johnston City.

He is survived by his son, Bill West Jr. and wife Sandi of Johnston City; a granddaughter, Dana Anderson and husband Mark of Ashland City, TN; great grandson, Tucker Anderson; Sharon's children, Rhonda Hagston and husband Steve of West Frankfort, Daniel Russell and wife Colette of Johnston City, and David Russell and wife Shirley of West Frankfort and several grandchildren and great grandchildren; a son-in-law, John Rhodes of New Braunfels, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Debbie Rhodes, and an infant daughter, Ka Ellen West.

The family would like to give special thanks to care givers, Melissa Gunter and B.J. Jones.

Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church in Johnston City. Envelopes will be available at the church.