Dennis Michael "Papa" West, 61, of Atwood, IL, went to Heaven to be with his wife Debbie West on Tuesday, May 9th 2017.

Family and friends whose lives Dennis touched are invited to the Celebration of Life and Graveside Services to be held at Mackville Cemetery, Atwood, IL. at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 13th, 2017. Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, Atwood, IL is in charge of the arrangements.

Dennis was born on March 25th, 1956 in Lafayette, TN. the son of Hayden Junior "Pappy" West and Dorothy Joan "Joann" Brown West. His family moved to Illinois in 1965. He married the love of his life Debra Sue Nicholls West on April 8th, 1978 in Atwood IL. She preceded him in death on August 3rd, 2015. Dennis was also preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his 3 children: Mandi West of Atwood, Stephanie West of Atwood, and the light of his life Owen Michael Meador who is his grandson he raised since birth. Also surviving are his siblings: brother David West of Decatur and family (Lisa, Brian, and Cathy), brother Daniel West of Atwood and family (Steven, Sandy, Jeremy, and Denny), brother Douglas West (wife Dianna) of Atwood and family (Danny, Darin, and Debra), and sister Deanna West McDonald (husband Neil) of Tuscola and family (Dawna and Benjamin). Dennis graduated from Atwood-Hammond High School in 1974. He was a retired union construction worker. He was a very loving and hard-working husband, father, brother, and papa with a heart of gold. He enjoyed camping and spending time with his family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider the needs of the family via First State Bank of Atwood or donations to the American Liver Foundation (liverfoundation.org)

Online condolences maybe shared via www.hilligosshraderfh.com