Barry Russell West, 95, passed peacefully into the loving arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, at his home in Farmington, Arkansas on October 27, 2025. He was born on July 30, 1930, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Barry graduated from the University of Arkansas with his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and went on to earn his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Methodist University. His career included working at Texas Instruments and Rosemount Uniloc where his designs included 4 patents. He joined the U.S. National Guard during the Korean War and achieved the rank of First Lieutenant.
After living in California for 20 years, Barry and his beloved wife, Sherron West, moved to Arkansas. They enjoyed spending their retirement in Farmington, where Barry designed and built their home. Barry and Sherron recently celebrated their 66th anniversary.
Two experimental aircraft were constructed by Barry at his home. He further combined his love of flying and building airplanes while serving as president of his local Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA).
Barry is survived by his wife, Sherron, of the home; daughter Robin Kostka (Kevin); son Russell; grandsons Andrew, Sam, Luke (Chelsey); 3 great-grandchildren: Kaiya, Kove and Isla; sister-in-law Joannye Crabb; niece Laura Fuger, and nephew Ken West. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth West.