Gerald Wayne "Jerry" West, 60, passed away on February 22, 2017. He was a plant operator at LG&E, Mill Creek for 39 years. Jerry liked the simple things in life and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved his family and spending time with them.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jack West, Sr.

Jerry, is survived by his wife, April West; daughters, Jaime (Anthony) Schembari, Amanda (Nathan) Veneman and Tara (Matthew) Thomas; grandchildren, Andrew, Jack, Parker, George and Ellie who is expected this spring; mother, Pat West; brothers, Jack (Barbara) West, Jr., Donnie West, Ron (Susan) West and Kevin (Beth) West and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, February 26, 2017, at Newcomer Funeral Home, East Louisville Chapel, (235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY), from 12pm-4pm with a celebration of Jerry's life beginning at 4pm.

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