West, Mickey Eugene, Sr.

U.S. Air Force Veteran Enjoyed Tennessee Football And Classic Cars

  • Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Mickey West
Mickey West

Mickey Eugene West, Sr., 78, of East Ridge, TN, died on February 3, 2022, at a local hospital.

Mickey was born on February 19, 1943, to the late Vaughn West and Jeanette Farris. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline F. West, his mother, Jeanette Farris and stepfather, Farrell Farris, his father, Vaughn West and stepmother, Ruth West.

Mickey is survived by his children, Mickey E., Jr. (Carrie) West, and Lisa (Tony) Parris; his grandchildren, Jordan (Corey), Tyler, Morgan, and Briley; and a great-granddaughter, Raelyn.

Mickey enjoyed Tennessee football, classic cars, and was a member of various car clubs.

Mickey served our country in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-65. He was a longtime member of Green’s Lake Road Church of Christ in Chattanooga, where he served as a Deacon.

A graveside memorial service will be held at Chattanooga National Cemetery in Chattanooga with full military honors on Feb. 14, at 2:30 p.m.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com for the West family.

Arrangements are under the care of Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist East Chapel, 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, Tn. 37412.

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