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FRED JAMES WEST May 14, 1933-Jan. 6, 2005 Fred James West, age 71, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2005. He was born May 14, 1933 near the Oil Valley community in Wayne Co., Ky., the son of the late John and Bessie Stringer. He married Carolyn Washam West on December 24, 1956, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters-Angela Kline of Sylvester, Ga. and Alicia Alexander of Monticello, Ky.; two brothers-John and Henry West; four sisters-Clora Baker, Carrie Crumbley, Kathyren England and Vena West; and three grandchildren. Preceding him in death was four brothers-Earl, Roy, Neal and Robert West; two sisters-Lova Foust and Sue Gregory. He professed his faith in Christ at a young age and joined Elk Spring Valley Baptist Church. He later became a member of Sherwood Baptist Church. He entered the Service with the United States Army in 1953 and obtained the rank of Staff Sergeant before he was honorable discharged in 1955. His active duty was followed by eight years in the Army Reserves. He was employed by the U.S. Government at the Bluegrass Army Depot and later with the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, Ga. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 9, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Mike Wells officiating. Burial was in Elk Spring Cemetery. Hickey and Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Add a comment |
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