Russell A. West of Jersey City passed away on Sunday August 16, 2009 at University Hospital in Newark, NJ. He was employed as a Tractor Trailer Driver for Gilbert Express Co. He was the devoted husband of Sheila E. West. Beloved father of Taurian Terrell, Raheem Russell, Nichole Biannca, Brittany Kellian and Yaremi Brianna West and Tyquan Garner. Loving grandfather of 6. Son of Anna Strother and the late Walter Kelly West. Dear brother of Minister Rufus and Ryan Strother, Robyn Washington and the late Albert and Roger West. Grandson of Mary Peace. Son-in-law of Willie James Wesley and Detran Gardner. Also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. To send a lasting tribute or condolences to the West family, please sign the Online Guestbook below. Click "Sign Guestbook".