Kenneth Elzie West, 76, of Henderson passed away Jan. 22, 2026, at his home.
Memorial Services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Henderson Church of Christ.
The family received friends at the church from noon-2 p.m. service time.
He was born July 27, 1949, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of the late Elzie Noel and Susie Katerine Bowling West and lived in St. Louis, Mo., until his family moved to Henderson in 1961. He attended school in Chester County and got his degree in education at U.T. Martin, Ken worked in the Chester County School System for 42 years, first as a teacher and then as assistant Principal and Principal, and District Supervisor in the Board Office.
He was a family man and enjoyed spending time in activities with his family. He and his wife Ellen enjoyed trips to Gatlinburg, hiking in the Great Smoky mountains. He was also a runner and mountain hiker.
He was very musical; in high school he played drums in the band, and he and several other young men formed a rock and roll band playing at different venues. He also was a singer and was asked to sing at weddings.
Ken was active in serving at the Henderson Church of Christ. For many years, he was on the security team. He was also interested in photography and took many pictures on the hiking trails, even getting some pictures of bears, who were sharing the trails. His greatest pride and joy were his children, Jennifer and Brad; stepdaughter, Lisa; and grandsons, Mason, Samuel, Austin and Landon.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Frances Harveth West; a son, Bradley Kenneth West of Memphis; one daughter, Jennifer Leigh West Burress of Trenton; a stepdaughter, Lisa Ellen Scott of Henderson; four grandchildren, Mason Burress, Samuel Burress, Austin Hardy and Landon Hardy; and a brother, Dwight Hal (Teri) West of Decaturville.
He was preceded in death by parents; a stepson, Christopher Paul Scott; and one sister, Judy Ann Katherine West.
