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Obituary - John "Johnny" Westbrook




John "Johnny" Westbrook, 68, of Sonora, passed away Tuesday November 28, 2017 at his Residence in Sonora.

He was born in Bakersville, CA to Andrew and Iva Westbrook. He was a Truck Driver and a Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving Wife Wanda Nunn Westbrook of Sonora, KY., Son, John Derrick Westbrook of Sonora, KY, Daughter, Tammy (Mitchell) Devore of Sonora, KY, four Sisters, Alice Carr of Brawley, CA, Marty Espinoza of Imperial, CA, Jessie Hatckett of Castalian Springs, TN, Deanna Shaw of San Bernardino, CA, one Brother, Bill Elkins of Ventura, CA, three Grandchildren, Tyler Devore, Ethan Devore, and Cole Westbrook

Funeral Services will be held Friday December 1, 2017 1:00 pm at First Baptist Church in Sonora, KY With Rev. Tommy Adams officiating. Burial will be held at the Three Forks Bacon Ck. Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Manakee Funeral Home in Upton or Friday 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the First Baptist Church in Sonora.

Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.manakeefuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John "Johnny" Westbrook please visit their Sympathy Store.

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