Earl West

Thomas Earl West, 93, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at his home in Hamilton. Born on February 3, 1933, in Bartahatchie, he was a son of Thomas Richard and Zula Whitaker West. Growing up on the family farm, he continued to farm all his life, including raising a garden for his family and was known for having the biggest and best tomatoes each harvest season. He was married to the former Viola Hearn who preceded him in death. With little formal education, Mr. West was highly talented and could do just about anything from tearing apart motors and rebuilding to plumbing. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, and camping and he was a member of Hamilton Church of God of Prophecy.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Hamilton Church of God of Prophecy with Bro. Billy Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Center Hill Cemetery.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his sons, Kenneth Earl West (Linda), Danny Ray West (Kathy), and Thomas Steven West; 6 grandchildren, Jill Fikes, Sarah Reynolds, Kevin West, Blake West, Denise Buckner, and Lee West; 10 great grandchildren, Brandon, Westley, and Jon Parker Fikes, Simon and Mills Reynolds, Mason Buckner, Malachi Buckner, and Kaylee, Kinslee, and Kenna Rose West; and great-great grandchildren, Lake and Annistyn Fikes and Luci Fikes.

Preceding him in death are his parents; his wife of 59 years, Viola West; brothers, Marlin West and Richard ‘Junior’ West; and sisters, Vera Chaffin, Dorothy Allen, and Cliffard White.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Westley Fikes, Brandon Fikes, Jon Parker Fikes, Kevin West, Lee West, Simon Reynolds, and Kelly Reynolds. Honorary pallbearer will be Blake West.

Visitation will be on Sunday afternoon from 2 until 3 p.m. at the church.

Memorials may be made to Hamilton Church of God of Prophecy, 40115 McDuffie Cemetery Road, Hamilton, MS 39746.

Condolences may be shared with the family at tisdalelannmemorialfh.com