Birth date: Mar 8, 1936 Death date: Jul 18, 2017
Red West, 81, passed away July 18, 2017. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Sunday, July 23 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m., Monday, July 24 at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery. Burial Read Obituary
Tammy Adams lit a candle in memory of Red West
I'd like to share that my very first book i ever read about Elvis was the one written by Red and Sonny West. I fell in love with Elvis because of that book. I felt the love that Red felt for Elvis. I felt the pain that Red felt knowing that there was nothing he could do to save Elvis. I did not feel that what Red said about Elvis's faults was a betrayal towards Elvis. Those revelations showed me that Elvis was a real person. A person who was under so much stress. It showed me the reality of what Elvis lost to become famous. Red was there for Elvis before he became famous. I fell in love with Red as well as Elvis because Red cared for Elvis. Protected Elvis. I truly believe Red did not write a book just because he was angry. I think he hoped it would bring on a change for the better. Like they say "the first step to getting better is admitting theres a problem" Elvis did nothing wrong. Elvis was a human being dealing with extreme stress, pain and loss. How he dealt with it was human. Red saw the human in Elvis. The flaws. But in no way did it interfere with his genuine feelings for Elvis.
Thank you Red for taking such good care of Elvis.
My mom, Frances, cleaned Red West and his wife, Pat wests house for years and never knew the connection! She told me one time they must live Elvis! They have a lot of memorabilia! She said Red Elena’s a very nice person, friendly as could be!
I was ten when I took KARATE at Tenn KARATE in mid town MEMPHIS I was fortunate to meet Mr west and also sonny and ELVIS I have the very up most respect for red he was a very nice person and I will always cherish he and sonny God bless him and prayers to his family Thomas ward
I am 2 years late getting my condolences here. I enjoyed watching your career Mr. West. Robert Conrad talks of you often on his radio show and how much he enjoyed working with you in the Wild Wild West and Baa Baa Black Sheep. I loved Elvis and followed his career where I saw many pictures of you with him. You had qute the life. RIP.
Sorry about your loss I liked watching Red in the movies! Like Black sheep. Was just thinking about him the other day and didn’t even realize he past!….. I’m saddened!
Sincere condolences to his family. One of Elvis’ best friends, maybe the best. I will always – for the rest of my life – remember you at Christmas when I hear my all time favorite Christmas song „If Every Day Was Like Christmas“ written by you, Dear Mr. West. Thank you very much. Doreen from Germany.
My heart goes out to The Red West family….RED Sir Thank you first and foremost for Serving Our country as United States Marine, You were such a gentle soul with huge talent. Thanks for being there for so much of Elvis life and giving yourself to his memory. You are missed and won’t be forgotten. You are my favorite Memphis Mafia member! Peace be on your soul in the presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
Red you will be greatly missed, I will always remember how you treated me when we met, you were always so kind and went out of your way and was always so nice to me. I will see you again someday soon in Heaven my friend! RIP buddy!
I was saddened to learn of the recent death of Red West. His life was a fascinating one and his talent as an actor and songwriter to be admired. Separate Ways is one of my favorite songs especially when sung by Elvis Presley. I salute Red for his service to his Country and I lament his passing. Vic in Toronto, Canada.
