Joe Douglas West, age 73, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia.  He was born August 30, 1947, in Little Rock, the son of the late J.D. and Martha Jane Thompson West.  Joe was a 1965 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and a 1970 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University.  He was a retired manager for Southern Farmers Association.  Joe was a member of Grace Bible Church, Gideon's and a thirty year board member of the Rural Electric Association.  He enjoyed bass fishing, quail hunting, raising poultry, gardening and helping CADC with meals on wheels in his free time.  Joe was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and his parents.

Survivors are one daughter, Susan Manning (Matt) of Little Rock, two sons, Joey West of Arkadelphia and Brad West (Natalie) of Arkadelphia, four grandchildren, Preston West (USAF) of Japan, Cassidy West of Magnolia, Levi and Laurel Manning both of Little Rock, one brother, Bob West (Melissa) of Ft Worth, TX.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Brad West officiating.

A walk through visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home.

COVID-19 restrictions of 50 people maximum capacity at one time, face coverings and social distancing are required and strictly enforced.

Memorials may be made to Golden Cemetery Fund, c/o Brian Bagwell, 6582 Hwy 8 W, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia.  Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.