John "Paul" West

John "Paul" West, age 84, of Lamesa passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018 in Lubbock, Texas. Paul was born in Sarepta, LA to Ottis and Winnie West on October 20, 1933. He went to school in Coahoma, Texas. He married Nina Rice on June 25, 1957 in Lenorah, Texas. He graduated from Hardin-Simmons University. Paul was a Baptist and a member of Northside Baptist Church. He worked in managerial position for Texas Electric Services for 27 years. It pleased Paul to assist people to enjoy nature such as fishing, bird watching, observing wildlife and gardening. Paul was preceded in death by his son, Kenneth West; parents and brother, Bobby West. Paul is survived by his wife, Nina West of Lamesa; son, John A. West of San Angelo. Public viewing will be held 8am - 8pm on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Branon Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2pm on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Coahoma Cemetery with Pastor Robert Davis officiating. Arrangements under the direction of Ben Zapata with Guajardo Funeral Chapel of Lubbock with local arrangements by Branon Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or to Cal Farley's, PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79174-0001