George West, 81 of Puxico died February 13, 2017 at the Puxico nursing and rehab center. Mr. West was born December 5, 1935 in Maynard, Arkansas.

He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was employed with McDonnell Douglas until his retirement.

He was a fixture at the Puxico basketball games and his love for the sport was evident. He was dubbed as one of the three wise men.

George was a member of the St. Charles auxiliary police underwater recovery and rescue and was a member of the Brown General Baptist church.

Along with his parents, John and Vina West he was also preceded in death by one sister Vonda Genovesi.

He was married to Sue McDowell, she survives. Other survivors include his daughter Belinda Felix of Puxico; One brother Kenneth West of Dexter, Michigan and three grandchildren Derek, Katelyn and Jessica.

Visitation was held at 9:30 AM Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Brown General Baptist church with the funeral following at 11:00 AM with Johnny Buttry officiating.

Burial was held in the Brown church cemetery.