James Edwin West Obituary

The passing of James Edwin West of Fort Smith, Arkansas, born in Greenwood, Arkansas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 3, 2026 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Edwin West to show support.

He was predeceased by: his father Dudley West; his wife Willa Yones; his parent Dollye Quinn West; his stepmother Ethel West; his sisters, Sue Ellis and Ruby Riggs; his former wife Doris Stevenson West; and his son-in-law David Whitt.

He is survived by: his daughters, Carolyn West Boulden and Janice West Whitt; his grandsons, James Zen Boulden (Pamela Byrd Boulden) and Matthew Whitt; his sister Dollye Moore; and his close friends, Brian and Betty Vick. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

For his many contributions to the community, James was inducted into the Van Buren High School Hall of Honor in 2001, an honor he was particularly proud of. His wife, Doris, was inducted into the Hall of Honor in 2006 for her contributions to preserving the history of Van Buren and Crawford County.