Joseph West, Jr.

Joseph West, Jr., 80, of Biloxi, MS died on Sunday, June 8, 2008 in Biloxi. Mr. West was a native of Beaver, OH and a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, CO. He retired from the US Army in 1968 as a Sgt. Major. Mr. West was stationed at Keesler AFB in 1946. He also served in the Korean War where he received several medals of honor including a Bronze Star. After retiring from the Army, Mr. West moved to Colorado where he lived for 34 years before moving to Biloxi in 2002. He loved fishing, hunting and was a Bronco's fan. Mr. West met his wife in Germany and now will be able to be with her again. Mr. West is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Maria Dornhofer West. He is survived by his four children, Josie (Randy) Vignes, Barbara (Doug) Epperson, Bill (Phyllis) West, James (Tina) West; brother, Bill; sisters, Lenora, Mae, Sharon and Rosalee; grandchildren, Marie, Jennipher, Jamie, Amanda, Kevin, Amber, Elisabeth, Jimmy, Keith. A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to: The Humane Society of South MS, 2615 25th Ave., Gulfport, MS 39501. Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes, Pass Road, Biloxi is in charge of arrangements. View and sign a register book @www.bradfordokeefe.com