Austin E. West

Austin Everett West of Bolivar was born to Maggie and Everett West June 22, 1941 in Old Hickory, TN. Austin went to be with our Lord and Saviour on October 24, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. Austin leaves behind a son John David West of Bolivar, and a sister Marcine Carlson of Nashville, TN. Austin was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. Austin Enlisted in the Navy in 1960 soon after high school and after a reenlistment served until 1976 as a navigator and electrician. After leaving the Navy he sold insurance, performed janitorial work and operated street sweepers. Austin was saved in 1971 while watching the Billy Graham Crusade and enjoyed studying and teaching the word to his son John. He also loved to shoot a mean game of pool. Cremation services were provided by Adams Funeral Home in Nixa. A memorial service is planned at First Baptist Church Bolivar on November 3rd at 10:30 am and will be led by Billy Russell.� �