Mr. Johnnie "J.R." Westbrook, 82, of Smithdale, MS, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. J.R. was born in Smithdale, MS on September 19, 1938 and was the son of Lawrence Westbrook and Fannye Cupit Westbrook. He was a Christian man and a lifelong member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He was a dedicated family man and loved his time spent with them. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. He served our country in the National Guard and was also a member of the John A. Quitman Masonic Lodge 0244 of Auburn, MS. He was a retired Pipe Fitter of Union Local 198 out of Baton Rouge, LA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, father-in-law and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Bernice Forman.

He is survived by his loving wife of 43 and a half wonderful years, Rhonda Westbrook of Smithdale, MS; two sons, Will Westbrook and wife, Norma Jean of Smithdale, MS and James Westbrook and wife, Taylor of Smithdale, MS; one granddaughter, Jessica Moore of Poplarville, MS; one grandson, Aaron Westbrook and wife, Christian of Gloster, MS; one great-granddaughter, Lexi Moore; One great-grandson, Greyson Westbrook and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Will Westbrook, James Westbrook, Aaron Westbrook, Rusty Moore, Matt Watts, Mikey Watts, Brady Watts and Dustin Watts. Honorary Pallbearers will be Fred Adams, Mark Golmon, Buford Golmon, Elvin Watts, Kevin Watts, Cliff White, Randy Taylor and Jackie Wooley.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 5PM until time of service on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 2PM at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Smithdale, MS with Bro. Russ Stevens, Bro. Cletus Moak, Bro. Lonnie Case and Bro. Phillip Parnell officiating and Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Hospice Compassus.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Oak Grove Baptist Church, 5671 Fenn Rd., Smithdale, MS 39664.

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