Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Paul Stephen West, Jr., age 71, of Jefferson, Georgia, who passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. West was born in Marietta, Georgia, a son to the late Paul Stephen West Sr. and the late Helen Irene Harrell West.  Mr. West had been employed with General Motors at the Doraville Plant, was a roofer, and attended Academy Baptist Church in Jefferson. In addition to his parents, Mr. West was preceded in death by his six brothers and sisters.

Surviving are his wife, Susan Shope West, of Jefferson; sons, Johnny Wayne West, of Jefferson and Billy Stephen West of Athens; step-children, Lisa Strickland, of Pennsylvania, Chris Chronister, of Franklin, North Carolina, Dorene Karanja of McDonough, Paul Chronister of McDonough; sisters, Louise Allen of Pendergrass, Betty Ruth Cooper of Maysville, brothers, George West of Pendergrass, Ray West of Canton; eleven grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren also survive. 

The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 10, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Shelton officiating. The burial will follow in the Academy Baptist Church Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Friday, from

12:00 – 2:00 PM at Evans Funeral Home, prior to the service.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.

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