Johnny “John” Lawrence West, age 53 of Rose Hill, Virginia, left us too soon to be in the arms of Jesus on July, 9th 2026.

He was born on April, 23rd 1973 in Claiborne County, Tennessee, to Robert McKinley & Della May (Collins) West. He was a loving husband, a proud father, papaw, and brother. He was a friend to everyone, and had a knack for turning strangers into friends. Johnny was saved as a teenager in a cow pasture under a tree, and he confessed his salvation and love for the Lord daily. John was a simple and caring man, and he would give you the shirt off his back. He truly had a heart of gold. He enjoyed helping others and faithfully volunteered at the local pantry for five years. A true jack of all trades, a farmer by nature. He spent many years working on farms and working physically demanding jobs before becoming disabled. He was a true cowboy who dressed the part and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening with his wife, Anita. John was a hardworking man with a passion for tinkering on small engines, woodworking, and drawing. He enjoyed history and collecting antiques, guns, knives, rocks, and coins. He loved all genres of music and enjoyed singing and dancing. Johnny had an incredible sense of humor and could make anyone laugh. No matter what life brought his way, he was always so grateful for even the smallest of blessings. These mere words could never express the depth of Dad’s love or the remarkable talent he possessed. He will be forever loved, forever remembered, and deeply missed by all that knew him. He was truly one of a kind.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Robert & Della May West; Brothers, Ruben West, Douglas West, Pete West; Sisters, Rosalee Collins, Ruby Marie(Gig) Evans, Pattie Bussell, Barbara Singleton, Norma Jean Collins; Father in Law, Lynn Bussell.

He is survived by; his loving wife of 25 years Anita West; Children; Genavie (David) Dykes, Shaunie West (Justin), Hailey (Austin) Landry, Victoria Casteel, Shadrick (Kendria) Daniels, Katelyn (Bradly) Hoffman; Grandchildren; David and Hagen Dykes, Tristyn and Greyson Landry, Zoey (Victor) Brooks, Piper Collins, Zaadyn Daniels, Linnea Daniels, Lyza Wilson, Gracie and Gabe Johnson; Great Granddaughter; Victoria Brooks; Sisters; Mary Yeary and Jane Langley; Mother and Father in Law; Geneva Bussell and Stanley Daniels; Sister in Laws; Jessie (Shawn) Roberts, Shanna (Jimmy) Yeary, Nichole Seal (David), Chastina (Mark) Rose; Brother in Law; Trent (Jamie) Bussell; Close nephew; Gerrid (Ashley) Bussell; Close Cousin; Benny West (Bobbie); Close Friends; Jeff Williams, Tim Roberts; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and family.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2pm Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in the chapel of Powell Valley Funeral Home with Pastor Kolby Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends preceding the services beginning at 12 noon. Music will be provided by Vanessa Collins, Mary Anderson, Nichole Seal, Chastina Rose and Geneva Bussell.
Burial will follow in the Yeary Cemetery, 206 Brown School Circle, Tazewell, TN 3787

Pallbearers: Sons; Shadrick Daniels, David Dykes, Bradly Hoffman; Brother in Laws; Jimmy Yeary, Mark Rose; Nephew; Jacob Wilson.

Honorary Pallbearers: Brother in Laws; Trent Bussell, David Green, Nephews; Gerrid Bussell, Kevin Bussell, Roy Johnson, Caleb Yeary, Jordan Rose, Josh Bussell, Landen Wilson, Garrett Seal, Brother in Law; Nathan Seal; Friends; Justin Daniels, Jeff Williams, Tim Roberts, Rick Daniels.

We want to thank Lee County EMS and Sheriff’s Office, Tiprell Community Full Gospel Church and Lonesome Valley Missionary Baptist Church for being so kind during this time of sorrow.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help offset funeral costs.

Johnny Lawrence West and his family are in the care of Jones-Powell Valley Funeral Home, 29521 Wilderness Rd., Jonesville, VA 24263