Posted by kkdukes (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 4:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I remember when we were in the 9th grade and he was my escort for the homecoming court. I also remember when our class had a fish fry our junior or senior year and how much fun we had. I remember the JT that was outgoing full of life, fast talking, and cute. I will miss him dearly. Always his friend SGT KaChica Dukes

Posted by DEANNAB (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 7:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I remember one time we took my little girl down in the back of his house to see the hound dogs chase the rabbits.... needless to say the dog wouldnt do a thing :-) then we had to chase the dog to get him back in the cage. I remember long conversations about life with him. I miss him very very much. My love and prayers go out to his family. His friend forever. Deanna Butts

Posted by kurlyhead504 (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I remember when I first met J.T., which was through my cousin. He was attending Alcorn at the time and I use to always bump into him and eventually we got cool. We use to freestyle together , and eventually thats how I got the nickname Kurlyhead. As I look back now, J.T. was one of the most passionate people I've ever known. He was a kindhearted, smart, lively, person who always put a smile on my face whenever I was around him. I always wanted to be a rapper and even though I haven't made it; he made me feel like I could. I texted him for father's day and I neva really heard back from him, but now I wish I did. I will never forget and always miss you J.T. My prayers go out to his family. FRIEND FOREVER DEWUN"KURLYHEAD" FOSTER.

Posted by sleedz (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 11:10 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I remember we used to stay in the gym all the time working on our game. We were roommates my first year at William Carey College. When you are roommates with someone in a small dorm room you get to know each other inside out and i knew JT as a strong ambitious person. My prayers go out to his family. Renaldo Dorsey.

Posted by NitaRobinson (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

The sorrow of your loss is shared by so many of us who care. May the God of all comfort be your source of strength and peace. Our prayers are going up for you daily.
Nita Robinson -Atlanta, Ga

Posted by harvest1 (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 12:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

James and Sharon, Christen, and Brittney,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. God will supply your every need.
James and Angela Calhoun
and Family. Jackson,Ms.

Posted by krusherkng (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 12:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's own word, we tell you that we who are still alive who are left till the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. Therefore encourage each other with these words.... 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

(God Bless you lil brother, I pray that we meet again someday and I pray that those who mourn find hope and peace in the comfort of the Lord and his sovereign promises .....)

Posted by trameka11 (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 1:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the West Family

All my love and support goes out to you all. Stay positive and trust God.

Posted by trulyblessed (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 2:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I remember JT from working in the school district his senior year. JT would find me if he knew I was there. He would always greet me with the beautiful smile of his. God Bless the Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Posted by jessicawalker (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Posted by Trina (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 3:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the West Family, I pray that God gives you all peace, strength and understanding during the loss of your loved one. I haven`t seen JT in over ten years, but I kept in contact with him through one of his best friends Roger Griffin. He will be greatly missed.
With love, Katrina Harris from Natchez (now in Fort Wayne,Indiana)

Posted by teacher (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 3:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the West Family, as you lay your love one to rest,
Look to the Hills from which cometh your help.
Earth has no sorrow Heaven can not heal.
With deepest sympathy
The Dixon Family

Posted by tgreen (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My thoughts and prayers go out to the West family. I knew JT all through our grade school years and he was a great guy. May God give you comfort in your time of sorrow.

Tamara

Posted by mowilliams (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 10:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My sister and I will always remember JT. We used to be sitting in his mom's beauty shop getting our hair done staring at Jt, wondering if he saw us about to cry from all the tangles we had in our hair. We would always go outside the beautyshop and play while my mom got her hair fixed. We came to be good childhood friends and he also became my first childhood crush. Even though we kind of lost contact, I will never forget JT. JT, we love you and we will see you in heaven when we get there. Love you.

Remember, " Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning..."

Morgan and Kim Williams

Posted by sproulls28 (anonymous) on July 4, 2008 at 11:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)

I knew JT all through my school years. He was a great friend and will be dearly missed. My heart goes out to the west family and JT will always be remembered

Posted by Paige305 (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 1:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To the parents of James Tolbert “J.T.” West, Jr.,
At a time like this, there is a sorrow for which no heart could ever be prepared…Please know you have the support and caring of so many who keep you close in thought and wish you comfort and Peace.

Paige

Posted by MissMagnolia (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 1:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To the West family, we send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your son. I know that he will be greatly missed. May beautiful memories give you strength at this difficult time.

Sims family (Atlanta/Ntz)

Posted by josephdumas (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 6:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Dear James and Sharon,

You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts continually. You have my condolences.

Joseph Dumas
New York City

Posted by nursegal (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 7:05 a.m. (Suggest removal)

So sorry for this loss...West family my families prayers are with you at this time.

Posted by dford4 (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 9:17 a.m. (Suggest removal)

James, Sharon,Kristen, Brit and grandkids,
My heart goes out to the entire family. My prayers are continually being offered up on your behalf. If no one has ever experienced this kind of hurt before, they can't say they know how you all feel. But I do. As time goes by and you keep your hand in God's hand he will lead and guide you and this pain will be easier to bare; it may never go away, but it will get easier. Yes each new day brings about a different hurt, but hold on to the memories, as they were many. Much love and prayers.

Sonja and Edward Ford and family

Posted by chocchild2 (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 9:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To James & Sharon & your girls

I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for your healing strength. God will give you the strength to make it through. Prayer will help you with your loss.

Ida Cook & Family
Pineville, LA

Posted by dalifesaver (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 9:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To the West family,
Our thought and prayers go out to you and all those that are affected by this great loss. May God strengthen you and you families.

Stanley b. Searcy Jr

Posted by Frances (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Our prayers are with the entire West Family.Chatman's/Wisconsin

Posted by DDavis (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 11:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To My Longtime Neighbors,
May God be with you and strengthen you thru this time.
There are alot of memories with the boys.
God will be with you and prayer is the key.Continue to pray
and we will pray with you.
Dorothy Knight Davis & Jimmie Davis
Westhills, California
The Knight Family next door

Posted by passionmason (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 2:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the West Family:
The Mason family would like to extend their heartfelt prayers and sympathy in your time of need and sorrow. I met J.T. at Alcorn and was stunned to hear of his untimely passing, but God has a plan in all that he does. May his peace surround you during these days.

Posted by GAlexMuh (anonymous) on July 5, 2008 at 7:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To the West Family
In memory of your Loved One, JT

One of the most treasured possessions a loved one leaves is a heart full of loving memories. Cherish those memories.

To Christen and Family- The Lord will see you through this time with His covering of strength and love, and He will help you realize that your memories are a precious source of healing and comfort.

With Deepest Sympathy for you and your family.
Glendora Alexander-Muhammad, Christen's former Assistant Principal - Ferriday Upper Elementary.

Posted by Ronj (anonymous) on July 6, 2008 at 3:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To The West Family~

I am more than appreciative to God for allowing me to meet and get to know J.T. during my years at Alcorn. He was a positive energy to all who met him. My prayers go out to you all during this time of mourning and may God wrap your family in His tender presence...And please know that J.T. was loved by many.

From the Heart,

Ron Jackson, Dallas, TX

Posted by kurlyhead504 (anonymous) on July 6, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I had met the West Family on the strenghth of my fiance Dewun Foster. I must say that the world was beautifully blessed and favored by the Lord to have created the Wests' family first-born son named James Tolbert West, JT. Unfortunately, I didn't meet JT but as I sat in attendance at his funeral with tears in my eyes I too mourned the world has lost someone whom I do wish I could have met and been friends with. However, I pray that JT's family and friends know that they have lost just an earthly son but that his spirit will and forever be in the heart and minds that loved him well.
Danielle M. Harris
New Orleans, LA.

Posted by memphistngirl (anonymous) on July 6, 2008 at 10:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To James, Sharon, Christen, Brittany,
My heart goes out to each one of you for your lost. I pray that God comfort each one of you during your time of sorrow. I didn't really know JT but what I did know about him was he was a kind and talented individual. His legacy will continue to live on through both of his kids.

Sylvia Letcher
Memphis, TN

Posted by jrstewart82 (anonymous) on July 7, 2008 at 10:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I love the West family dearly, and will always remember JT. JT was my first boyfriend.(if u could call it that, because we were SO young) When we were at Natchez Middle School, we both played basketball. I was so skinny and awkward looking back then, and I remember JT being the only guy who paid attention to me, lol. He was such a great person. And his parents are wonderful. We would talk on the phone until either his dad or my mom picked up the phone and said "Okay, ya'll time to say goodnight." I'll never forget that. I attended school with JT from elementary thru college, so I've had the pleasure of knowing him practically my whole life. You couldn't ask for a better person. And my heart goes out to his family. You have my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers. I love u all.

Jessica Stewart
Atlanta, GA... by way of Natchez, MS.

Posted by Hannon (anonymous) on July 7, 2008 at 10:14 a.m. (Suggest removal)

To James, Sharon and daughters:

The Hannon, Hall, Abbott, and Curtis family wish to express our Deepest Sympathy.
"In time the heart heals, leaving you with sweet MEMORIES, not of any sorrow, but of the LOVE your family will always treasure".

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning~~~~~~~

Our thoughts and sympathy are with you.
Joyce H Tyler

Posted by cdavis (anonymous) on July 7, 2008 at 10:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I remember meeting JT @ Co-Lin he was a unique,humble,very intelligent young man. Because of JT, he made me see the ropes of life. I never knew how quick he was on the basketball court. That's how he thinks whenever we get a chance to talk. i wanted him to come to chicago one summer so we can hang out. James Tolbert West Jr. I'm going to miss u but u will never be forgotten spiritually. Mr.& Mrs. West my prayers goes out to u & your family. God Bless U & much, much love!!
Chris Davis- Chicago,IL

Posted by DANYONE (anonymous) on July 7, 2008 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)

YOU NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH A PERSON HAS REALLY IMPACTED YOUR LIFE UNTIL YOU HAVE LOST THE OPPURTUNITY TO SAY ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY. JT WAS MY BEST FRIEND AND HE WAS MY OTHER HALF. THERE WERE TIME I WOULD TELL HIM THAT HIS WORDS BECAME POETRY TO ME. THE THING I LOVED ABOUT HIM MOST IS THAT HE HAD A EYE FOR SEEING THINGS FOR WHAT THEY WERE AND HE ALWAYS HAD A WORD THAT COULD PUT OUT ANY FIRE. TO THE FAMILY AND LOVED ONES, HOLD ON. GODS IN CONTROL AND HE IS WITH US ALL AS WE MOURN OUR LOVED ONE. THERE IS NOTHING I BELIEVE THAT IS TO HARD FOR GOD TO MEND, AND WHEN WE PUT IT ALL IN HIS HANDS, HE WILL MAKE OUR NIGHTS TURN INTO DAY. THERE IS A SONG AND A PRAYER WE MUST ALL KEEP IN OUR HEART. YOU ALL ARE IN MY PRAYERS AND PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOURS. MAY THE LOVE OF GOD COMFORT YOU ALWAYS, GOD BLESS YOU.
DANYONE

Posted by JLewis (anonymous) on July 7, 2008 at 11:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)

JT was a gentleman and I will always remember him as such, My prayers go out to the West family, May God keep you in your time of bereavement.

With deepest Sympathy
Jessica

Posted by shughes (anonymous) on July 7, 2008 at 2:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)

To James, Sharon and girls :
At times like this the right words seem so difficult to say. I want you all to know I am praying for you all and know that God is always there for you. Each day he will mend your hearts little by little but look to him each day when it seems so hard as you face the loss of your love one. He will give you comfort and strength you need .
With Deepest Sympathy
Sherry Richardson-Brown.

Posted by SIOUXLADY (anonymous) on July 7, 2008 at 2:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)

TO THE ENTIRE WEST AND HARRIS FAMILIES,
I need not say a word, because I know that you know exactly how I felt about JT (MY SUN) as I called him because he SHONE like the sun. PLEASE KNOW THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE PATRICE, TAAHIRA,TAAYIBAH AND CHARLES

Posted by Howard_Scholar (anonymous) on July 7, 2008 at 11:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)

Thanks be to God for the life of James West, Jr. May we never forget what he has taught the world both in life and death.

Rev. Joseph A.C.Smith

Posted by reerod (anonymous) on July 8, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of J. T. I worked with him briefly at the Eola where I affectionately called him TJ and he let me. I never saw him without a smile. He was quiet and cordial, a very amicable young man. I send my deepest sympathy to Mr. James T. West and his lovely wife, Sharon. There is always that one person that stands out no matter what and J. T. was the one. Keep your faith because only the Father will be able to get you through this sorrowful time.

Goodbye TJ...until we meet again.

Posted by kphipps2008 (anonymous) on July 10, 2008 at 5:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)

My heartfelt sympathies goes out to James and Sharon West and also their families. I knew JT for about twelve years. Being an upperclassmen, I took alot of classes with freshmans and sophomores. I was drawn to JT's pleasant personality. He never was without a good attitude. Always smiling. Always willing to lend a hand, and always had something good to say. Once again my heart goes out to his family. Keep your heads up and look to Jesus because he has the answers to everyhthing, and he knows what's best. You may not agree, but he is always right.

God Bless You All, and you will be in my prayers

Posted by amdavis (anonymous) on July 16, 2008 at 9:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)

Sharon and James,

You have our greatest sympathy and are in our prayers. May God grant you some peace in what must be the most difficult time in your life.

Anna & Michael Davis
Houston, TX

Posted by Hrice55 (anonymous) on August 12, 2008 at 9:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)

James/Sharon and Family, In the middle of it all God is still there. Keeping you in my prayers. Henry Rice C/O 1976