Bessemer Ray West

December 28, 1956 - December 20, 2020

Bessemer Ray West, 63, passed away in the comfort of his son's home and was surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Ray was born on December 28, 1956 in Jones County Mississippi to the late Chester David "Bream Bed" and Lena West. Ray graduated from West Jones High School, Class of 1974. He worked as an engineer, and it was something he loved to do. Ray was a proud man, who made friends quickly and loved wholeheartedly. He was a kind man, who would do anything for his family and friends. He had an amazing sense of humor and loved a good joke. He loved his music and would listen and sing to the radio at any time of the day. He loved the simple pleasures in life. Surviving Ray is his loving wife of 42 years, Brenda West, his three handsome sons- Christopher Ray, Brad (Mandy) and Jason West, his beautiful daughter- Kristi (Jake) Maples, his eleven precious grandchildren- Kiersten, Tyler, Garrick, Gavin, Garren, Brantley, Jacob, Colin, Parker, Madison, and Ryleigh, his siblings-David (Debbie) West, Jo West, and Shannon (Robert) Casada. Funeral service and burial will be held graveside Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 2 p.m. in the Hickory Grove Cemetery. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.