Found Deceased TX - James Knighten West, 81, Clyde, 15 March 2021

[jellybean96]

CLYDE Texas - A Silver Alert has been issued for an 81-year-old man with cognitive impairment.

James Knighten West is 5'10" tall, weighs approximately 205 pounds and has hazel eyes and is bald.

He was last seen around noon on Wednesday in Putnam, Texas wearing a blue t-shirt, dark colored pants, and he has an eagle tattoo on his left forearm.

He was driving a 2017 KIA Optima with Texas license plate KBN2514.

SILVER ALERT: 81-year-old man with cognitive impairment

 

[KatzEye]

More info on vehicle in this article :

Texas Dep. of Public Safety issues Silver Alert for missing 81-year-old man

He was last seen at 12:00 p.m. on March 10 at 240 Travis Street in the city of Putnam in a white 2017 Kia Optima with the Texas license plate: KBN2514.

The right passenger side of the car is damaged from hitting an orange construction barrel, there may be orange paint on the vehicle.

 

[Limecat]

More info on vehicle in this article :

Texas Dep. of Public Safety issues Silver Alert for missing 81-year-old man

This is so scary and sad. Praying Mr. West is found quickly and brought home safely.

 

[kai]

In the silver alert it says the right side passenger part of the car has damage from hitting a construction barrel and might have orange paint on it.
I would like to know if this damage occured before he went missing, or it has been reported after. The "might" have paint on it has me wondering if there was a sighting of him hitting the barrel. If so, where was this location?

 

[jellybean96]

Still Missing.

Here is a FB group for him: James West Search Group

 

[jellybean96]

Clyde PD has a press conference: Clyde Police Department

Worth a listen.

 

[KatzEye]

New article from today :

Clyde PD still asking for help finding missing 81-Year-Old

His wife told KTXS that he often drove around Callahan County but had started to get lost at times.

 

[nannymo]

From the Clyde Police Department facebook page:
"Earlier today James West’s vehicle was located deep on a ranch in Callahan County. The vehicle was high centered and stuck in a field. Mr. West was not located with the vehicle. Air and ground search efforts took place all day to locate Mr. West, but were unsuccessful. Search efforts have been suspended for tonight due to darkness and concern for searchers’ safety. Search efforts will continue tomorrow morning. We will post additional updates as they become available."

Clyde Police Department

 

[indicolite22]

Clyde PD commented on their own post above that the vehicle is stuck "in a very remote and rough area" on a private ranch, so they are not accepting public's help in the search at this time. They have previously asked for assistance when he was reported parked on highway 67.

 

[nannymo]

I don't think that was him on Hwy 67. I personally think this is where he has been all along. That is the area he went missing from and highway 67 is a long trek from there. I guess he could have gone down that was and circled back, but he didn't have money for gas and no one has reported seeing him get gas. If so, he's been on foot for 10 days.
I am hoping they find him today, but I am afraid he might be deceased. Let's hope for a miracle.

 

[jellybean96]

I don't think that was him on Hwy 67. I personally think this is where he has been all along. That is the area he went missing from and highway 67 is a long trek from there. I guess he could have gone down that was and circled back, but he didn't have money for gas and no one has reported seeing him get gas. If so, he's been on foot for 10 days.
I am hoping they find him today, but I am afraid he might be deceased. Let's hope for a miracle.

I agree. I guess its possible, but I really dont think he went that far.

 

[nannymo]

I have a friend who lives in Clyde (very small town). It has been rumored his car was found on a ranch just off Finley Road. That is just north west of Putnam. IF that is where his car was found, I can't see him ever leaving the area, but that is just my opinion. I've been watching the Clyde Police Department website and no update, so I think they have not found him. My friend says they have had SAR and cadaver dogs out there all day.

We can always hope for a miracle, tho they seldom happen on here!

 

[kai]

His daughter posted in the fb group that they found James West deceased this afternoon. He was located near a creek bed about 2.5 miles away from his car. I'll try and find a news link when one comes out.
So sorry for the West family and friends.

 

[nannymo]

I just heard the same thing from a friend.....Clyde police have not posted on their website, but will soon I am sure. RIP Mr. West

 

[Limecat]

His daughter posted in the fb group that they found James West deceased this afternoon. He was located near a creek bed about 2.5 miles away from his car. I'll try and find a news link when one comes out.
So sorry for the West family and friends.

Thank you Kai. God bless you, Mr. West, and prayers for his family.

 

[KatzEye]

Rest peacefully, Mr. West. Your daughter seems to be an amazing person, as I am sure you were. Fly high and explore !

Bringing jellybean's link forward :

Still Missing.

Here is a FB group for him: James West Search Group

 

[jellybean96]

Im sad that he has been found dead, but also relieved his family has some closure.

 

[KatzEye]

LE confirmation :

Clyde Police Department