Obituary for Clarence "Bobby" West and Mary (Butcher) West

Bobby West and the love of his life, Mary, are now together in Paradise.  Bobby and Mary were married for 69 years and raised 4 children.  Mary passed away on September 2, 2023.  She was 87 years old.  Bobby passed away on September 11, 2023 (on Mary's birthday).  He was 89 years old.

Bobby and Mary loved spending time together, especially fishing on Saline Lake in Winn Parish.  They enjoyed getting together with their family at one of Bobby's famous fish-fries.  They both loved their family dearly.  When they weren't together fishing, Bobby could be found hunting for a big buck as Mary settled in to her favorite chair with a good book.  Bobby tried his hand at several different musical instruments including the mandolin, guitar and keyboard.  Mary enjoyed listening to Bobby sing gospel and country music while picking or playing.   When they weren't on Saline Lake, Bobby and Mary could be found at his old home place "camping on the hill."

Those left to cherish both of their memories are their children, Shelby West and wife, Sheila, David West and wife, Linda, Dennis West and wife, Debbie, and Mary Lynn West; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; Bobby's brother, Ross West and wife, Martha; and nephew, Mark West.

Bobby was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents, Roy and Velma (Peevy) West; and uncle, J.D. West.  Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Fannie Butcher; 2 brothers and 2 sisters.

Friends may visit with the family at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro, Louisiana on Friday, September 15, 2023 from 10:30 AM until 12:00 PM.  The funeral procession will travel to Springhill Cemetery near Weston, Louisiana for a graveside service at 12:15 PM.