Funeral services for Mr. Marcus M. West of Meadville, MS will be on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Franklin Funeral Home in Meadville, MS at 10:00 AM, with burial to follow in the Midway Cemetery in Meadville.  Rev. Milton Whatley and Rev. Tony Mullins will be officiating the services, with Franklin Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be at Franklin Funeral Home on Thursday, April 19, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and continue at Franklin Funeral Home on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 9:00 AM until time of service at 10:00 AM.

Mr. West, 93, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at Franklin County Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chunky, MS on June 20, 1924 to Mr. Darling D. West and Mrs. Madie Monroe West.

Mr. West's life was one of unselfishness and servanthood to other people. He faithfully served our country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was for many years a faithful and active member of Meadville United Methodist Church.  He and his wife, June worked many tireless hours assisting the food pantry mission in Franklin County.  Mr. West was owner and operator of "West Side Drive In", located on the west side of Meadville, MS. He used his business to touch the lives of multitudes of teenagers and parent alike as they placed orders for his delicious hamburgers, fries, and chili buns. The lives of several generations were touched by his soft spoken, kind, and encouraging words. All those that stopped by continue to hold fond memories of time spent at "West Side Drive In".  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Preceding him in death were his father, Darling D. West and mother, Mrs. Madie Monroe West along with three brothers, James West, Gilmore West, and Lamar West.

Survivors are his wife of 67 years, Mrs. June West; daughter, Becky West Freeman and husband Frank of California; sons, Marcus David West and wife Karen of Tennessee, Steve West and wife Melissa of Meadville, MS; sister, Anne Seifert of Arkansas; seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren along with many faithful friends.