Mr. Joe David West, 76, of Pell City, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Joe honorably served in the United States Air Force Reserves for six years and then
served in the Birmingham Fire Department for forty years, rising through the ranks to
Battalion Chief. After retiring from the fire department, Joe worked at Ace Hardware
where he mentored many and was a friend to all.
Joe had a love of many hobbies. He loved fishing, building and flying airplanes, playing
the guitar, and riding motorcycles. He was an ordained deacon at various churches and
was a member of Cropwell Baptist Church. He loved the Lord and had a passion to be
an example of God’s word and His people.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Jennie West, and by his sister,
Becky Cody.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sue West; children, Matt Smith (Madalina), Emily
Nguyen, Joel Scott West (Christy Jill), Bonnie Yates (Jeremiah), and Tonya Grimes
(Matt); thirteen grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at Usrey Funeral Home – Pell City from 10:00 a.m. until
12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, with Bro.
Andy Hadley officiating. Interment will follow at St. Clair Memorial Gardens.
Condolences may be offered online at www.usreyfuneralhome.com.
Usrey Funeral Home – Pell City is in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Joe David West, 76, of Pell City, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
Joe honorably served in the United States Air Force Reserves for six years and then
served in the Birmingham Fire Department for forty years, rising through the ranks to
Battalion Chief. After retiring from the fire department, Joe