Jackie Dean West was born on October 23, 1946 in Herrin to Dean West and Vada Newton. Jack’s father, Dean West, served as Williamson County Sheriff from 1958-1962.

He was a graduate of Marion High School in the class of 1965 along with his sister, Judy, and was on the MHS football team all four years.

Jack was in the United States Navy and served two tours in Vietnam and was a lifetime member of the Marion VFW. Continue reading →