Phillip Mack West

Phillip Mack West, 83 of Valdosta, GA, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Fellowship Home Brooks care facility. Mack was born on August 11, 1941, to the late Dorothy Jean Jerkins and Jessie West. “Mack”, as he was better known, was a veteran of the United States Army and served as a Paratrooper. He enjoyed all sorts of sports and was an avid fan of the University of Florida Gators. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, David and Jerry West and sisters, Julie Arbor, Carolyn Payne and Deborah Johnroe.
He is survived by nieces, Karen Browning (Curtis) of Brooks County, GA, and Christina Payne of Destin, FL; great nephew, Jacob Browning of Adel, GA; great niece, Savannah Browning of Brooks County, GA; great nephew, Ryan Payne (Ashley) of White Springs, FL; along with numerous extended family members.
As per Mr. West’s wishes, he is to be cremated with no formal services. Kind words of sympathy can be left for the family by visiting www.musicfuneralservices.com The West family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.