Mr. Joseph Hugh Westbrook

September 16, 1952 - April 23, 2019

Joseph “Hugh” Westbrook of Havana, Florida formerly of Atmore, AL, entered this world on September 6, 1952. He left for his heavenly home on April 23, 2019. Hugh spent his 66 years on this earth doing things he enjoyed. He loved to play jokes on those he loved. He was a truck driver for over 20 years, seeing the United States and parts of Canada as he delivered his goods. He was a corrections officer in Florida and Alabama for a brief period of time. Hugh was preceded in death by his biological parents, Mae & Frank Baker; his adoptive parents, Mary & J. B. Westbrook; his sisters, Karen Hall and Teresa Jeffords; his brothers, George Baker and James Edward (Chip) Jeffords; his wife, Shirley Ann Westbrook and his son, Joseph (Skipper) Westbrook. He is survived by April Ulrich his childhood friend companion; son, Bentley; step-sons, Willie and Chris; daughters, Tabitha and Emily; sisters, Dorothy, Patty, Patsy and Joanie; brothers, Frank, Thomas, Samuel, and Curley; grandchildren, Sierra, James, Joshua, Larrissa, Sarah, Bethany, Bayle, Ensley, Dixie, Ciara and Olivia. As well as nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Visitation for Mr. Westbrook will be Friday, April 26 from 6-8 PM at Petty Funeral Home. Family will gather at 5:00 PM. His service will be Saturday, April 27 at 2:00 PM at Petty Funeral Home with Bro. James Gentry officiating, with burial following at Oak Hill Cemetery. Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes, LLC in charge of all arrangements, Atmore, Alabama.