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Marcus West

June 16, 1975 — June 19, 2024

Marcus West

Edwards Small Mortuary announces with our deepest sympathy the passing of Marcus West on June 19, 2024.  Our sincere condolences to the family and friends. 

Marcus Ridelo West, affectionately known as “Tee” to his family and friends departed his earthly home on June 19, 2024 at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Marcus was born in Dooly County to Mr. Sonny Miller and Ms. Trudell West. He attended Pulaski County Schools. He attended truck driving school in Forsyth, Georgia for his CDL. Marcus had many skills and trades.

At the time of his death, he was employed with the City of Fort Valley Public Works where he had worked for several years.

During his early years, Marcus along with his brothers and friends formed a rap group.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Henry Lee and Willie Sue West and Edward and Maple Miller.

Marcus leaves to cherish his memories: his wife: Melveeta West; mother: Trudell Allen (Elder Gregory) of Hawkinsville, Georgia; father: Sonny Miller of Pineview, Georgia; two brothers: Telly West (Carla) of Macon, Georgia and Dewayne Allen (Barbara) of Hawkinsville, Georgia; sister: Patrice Sanders (Antonio) of Hawkinsville, Georgia; one God-daughter: Kameron Thomas Danielly whom he raised as his own; father and mother-in-law: Melvin and Phyllis Blassingame of Fort Valley, Georgia; brother-in-law: Melvin Blassingame (Cassandra) of Jeffersonville, Tennessee; two sisters-in-law: Mellica Blassingame (Reggie) of Fort Valley and Lakeena Wiggins (Willie) of Roberta, Georgia and a host of devoted aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and sorrowing friends.

He also leaves behind his two fur babies: Rico and Scrappy whom he loved dearly.

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