Wilbert

West

Mr. Wilbert West was born on July 2, 1957, to Helen West Lockett in Barnesville, Georgia. Wilbert attended Booker T. Washington High School in Barnesville, Georgia. He graduated in the Class of 1975. He served on the 4H Club and played on the Basketball team.

Mr. Wilbert West accepted Christ as his Savior at very young age and joined Greater Springhill Missionary Baptist Church.

Wilbert worked in contracting and landscaping for many years. In Wilbert leisure time he enjoyed spending time with his family, where he served as Vice President on the West and Smith Reunion Committee. He was a grandfather that loved and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. In his younger years, you would find him at a cookout or a celebration where he was known as "DJ Soulful West". He enjoyed playing spades, watching wrestling, he took part in WrestleMania where he was a lifelong wrestling fan, and worked security as well as setting up the ring until his health declined.

On Sunday, January 12, 2025, our Heavenly Father called Mr. Wilbert West home, where he will forever dwell in his presence. He is set free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen West-Lockett; grandfather, Will West; grandmother, Emma West; sisters, Mary Ann West and Mattie Butler; brother, Willie James "Peter" Lockett, and aunt, Willie Ann Wilson.

Mr. Wilbert West leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories his loving and devoted children, Shawanda West Walker of Barnesville, GA, Lionel Robinson of Thomaston, GA, and Christopher West of Griffin, GA; 9 grandchildren, Zikeria Walker, Frederick Walker, Zamaya Walker, Laquavion Robinson, Azzi Pedro, Jaylon Robinson, Jah'Daiya Page, Ah'mere Jordan, and Majesty West; one great grandchild, Zymorion Walker; sister, Joann (Ricky) Foster, and his aunt, Emma Maude Lyons all of Griffin, GA. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. Service will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Greater Springhill Church Cemetery. Elder James West will Officiate.