Brian West Sr.'s Obituary
Brian West, Sr. passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the age of 56. Loving father of Brian West, Jr. and Olivia West, stepfather of Milissa Randolph, Michelle Newsham, Zoe Williams, and Olivia Williams. Grandfather of LilyAnn West. Son of David West and the late Jeannette Houlemard West. Brother of David West, Jr. (Una), Donna West Grant (Gregory), Alan West, and Lisa West Valido. Uncle of David West III (Rachel), Keren West Johnson (Sanford), Dr. Stephanie Grant PhD, Gregory Grant, Jr., Alan West, Jr. (Jalisa), Kristy West, Steven West, Ryan Valido, and Alexander Valido. Great Uncle to Caleb West, Chloe West, Sanford Johnson,III, Kristian Burton, Isaiah Burton, Allison West, and Aliyah West. Also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.
Mr. West was a resident of Madisonville. His greatest love was family, especially his children and granddaughter whom he adored. He was affectionately known as Uncle B to his nieces and nephews, many of whom referred to him as a second dad. Brian thoroughly enjoyed sports, he especially loved getting together with family to watch his beloved Saints. He had many talents and shared them with family and friends. Brian worked for Caleb Investments and Contracting Inc. for over 19 years. He was a skilled craftsman in many trades. Brian took pleasure in helping others and took great care of his parents in their golden years. He enjoyed cooking for the family crawfish boils and Bar B Q's. Another passion of his was music; he enjoyed R&B, Jazz, and oldies. Brian spent several months in the care of Tulane transplant ICU where he bonded with everyone that came into contact with him. He was blessed to have love and friendships formed while in their care. Brian was a wonderful son, brother, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend who will be missed by everyone who knew him. We rejoice that Brian is now in the presence of God completely healthy, happy and whole forever with Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior.
Relatives, friends' and the staff of Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Anselm Catholic Church, 306 St. Mary St., Madisonville, LA 70447 on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 10:00 AM with visitation at church on Saturday beginning at 9:00 AM. E.J. Fielding
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