Mr. Buford Vernon West, age 98, of Hazlehurst, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. West was born June 18, 1922 in Miller County to the late John Walter West and the late Martha Hodges West. He was a Veteran of the United States Army-Air Corp, serving during WWII. After serving his country, he enrolled at   ABAC, earning his Agriculture Degree and then on to the University of Georgia, earning his teaching degree.  He taught school in Butler, Georgia for a few years before moving to Jeff Davis County where he was employed with the US Government ASCS office as county agent for 30 plus years.  He was a member of First Baptist Church of Hazlehurst and was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa West Deen.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mrs. Joyce Roberts West of Hazlehurst; daughter, Robin Aycock of Hazlehurst; son-in-law, Clayton Deen of Hazlehurst; brother, Don West (Beth) of Albany; two grandchildren, Amber Aycock and Alex Aycock; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Aycock and Axel Aycock; nieces and nephews also survived.

Graveside Services will be held, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Palms Memorial Gardens at 10:00am with Rev. Brad Waters and Rev. J. Barry Owens officiating. Jimmie Ryles and friends will be singing.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the West family and Wainright Parlor Funeral Home respectfully ask all in attendance to wear a mask and follow the social distancing guidelines set by our local health district and the CDC.

The family welcomes all family and friends that will join us in celebrating the home going of this wonderful precious man.

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Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.