William West, 80, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Stanford Care & Rehab in Stanford, KY. He was born on May 14, 1940 in Garrard County, KY to the late J.W. and Susie Boatley West.
William was a member of Pleasant Run Baptist Church. He enjoyed many hobbies including hunting and fishing.
Surviving is a daughter, Erika Burnside of Danville; three grandchildren, Austin Burnside, Ian Burnside, and Cecil Lear;
Also surviving is seven great-grandchidren; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
William was also preceded in death by a son, James Cecil Lear; three brothers, Robert Mitchell, Henry Mitchell, and Tommy West; and three sisters, Ellen Warren, Marie West, Betty Hunt and a grandson James Lear, Jr.
A public visitation will be 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Saturday March 27, 2021 at Spurlin Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Duncantown Cemetery in Lancaster.
Active pallbearers will be Greg Burnside, Sheldon Burnside, Scotty Burnside, Phillip Burnside, Jeff Burnside, Randy West and Lamont Hocker.
Honorary pallbearers will be his nieces: Juanita Key, Wanda Hunt, Tammy Hunt, Teresa Mitchell, Carrol Mitchell and Rose Mitchell.
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