Hershel West, 77, of Willard, MO, passed away January 3, 2018. He was born in Springfield, MO, May 1, 1940, to Jerry and Noval West.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy West; two living daughters, Jan Neal and Jennifer Parnell. His son-in-law, Bobby Parnell; eight grandchildren and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his daughter, JoEtta. He is also survived by four sisters, Lorene Deaver, Patty Enloe, Judith Patrick and Freda Collier. Also one brother, Jerry West.

Hershel spent many happy years active in the Abou Ben Adhem Shrine and his Masonic Lodge.

Services will be held at 3 PM, Tuesday, January 9, 2018, in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 5201 S Southwood Road, Springfield, MO, with a Masonic Service followed by full Military Honors.