Mr. Leon West, Jr

Leon West Jr. “Junie” was born Thursday, January 11, 1968 in Los Angeles, CA. to Marjorie Ephriam-West and Leon West Sr. Junie’s life unfortunately came to an end on Tuesday, September 9, 2025  at 6:23 pm in Newnan, GA. 

Junie first gave himself to Christ at the age of 7 and became a member of Great Ebenezer Baptist Church in Los Angeles. At the age of 14, Junie was hit by a car and was seriously injured. At that moment he realized he didn’t understand the purpose of his first baptism, so after studying with a minister, he decided to be rebaptized and rededicate his life to the Lord as a new member of the Southside Church of Christ. 

Years later the family moved from California to Atlanta GA and that's where Junie spent the remainder of his life. Junie’s biggest achievement is becoming a published author with the debut of his book “Kon Nok.” Junie has numerous unreleased books that the family plans to publish in his honor. Leon Jr. was a person who loved everyone and had great compassion and empathy. He had a great impact on those who knew and loved him. Leon Jr. left a legacy and will be remembered and dearly missed. 

Leon Jr. is preceded in death by his father Leon West Sr., Grandparents Leo West, Mary West,  Hark Ephriam and Rozelle Ephriam. Aunts - Mary L. West, Philonese Thompson, Rozelle A. Bolden and Ida M. Ephriam. Uncles - Hark Ephriam Jr., Melvin Ephriam, Douglas Thompson, Johnny Blakley, Christopher Redd, Willie Watson, Melvin Watson, Ruben Watson, Thearon Watson, Earl Watson and James Watson. 

Leon Jr. is survived by his devoted family. Mother - Marjorie Ephriam-West, Son - Shateem West, Grandson - Zi’yon West, Four sisters, Zelda Diamond and Larry Diamond, Gwendolyn Johnson and Van Johnson, Lesia West, Philonese West, Aunts - Clotilda Blakely, Melvina Roberson, Gladys Werner, Andretta Jones, Great Aunts - Rosemary Watson and Lois Watson. Uncles- David Lee Ephriam, Reginald Ephriam, Robert West, Griffin Werner and Stephen Taylor. Nieces and nephews - Kelly Johnson, Nicole Campbell, Bobby Green, Al Campbell, Christopher Johnson, Mishaun Jones, Tyler Green, Jessica Redd, Yahkobe West and Andre Black. Leon also leaves a host of cousins and friends. 

From breakdancing, boxing, football to writing, whatever Junie put his mind to he excelled. Leon West Jr. was a one-of-a-kind person and he will be dearly missed. May his soul rest in peace. 

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