W. T. West

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Roller Coffman Funeral Home
923 Hwy 65 N
Marshall, AR  72650
Thursday, May 21, 2015
6:00--8:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Friday, May 22, 2015
10:00 AM
Cemetery
Canaan Cemetery
Hwy 27 S
Marshall, AR  72650
W. T. WestI am a Veteran.

of Marshall, AR

July 29, 1920 - May 19, 2015

W.T. West, age 94 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Regency Hospital in Springdale. He was born in the community of Canaan, Arkansas on July 29, 1920 to Ben West and Bess (Horton) West.

W.T. was an active member of the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church for over fifty years. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army in Battery C 413th Anti-Aircraft. His occupational specialty was Height Finder Observer 692, attaining the rank of TECH/4. His Battery shot down the first German airplane over Normandy Beach. He was awarded five bronze stars for campaigns in Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe, Normandy and Northern France. He also received a good conduct medal. W.T. was an avid Arkansas Razorback and St. Louis Cardinal fan. He loved to deer hunt and listen to his dogs run. His occupations included farming, local grocery store owner, serving as the Searcy County Treasurer for three terms from 1967 through 1972 and Director of the Searcy County Civic Center for several years.

W.T. was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Webster Paul West who died on the USS Arizona on December 7th, 1941; one sister, Mae (Kern) Bryan of Kansas City, MO; nephew, Kenneth (Joey Trammell) Bryan and his son, Steve Bryan, also of Kansas City, MO.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Bonnie (Mathis) West of Marshall; two sons, Gary (Barbara) West of Marshall and Larry (Janey) West, also of Marshall; three grandchildren, Ronnie (Olga) West of Raleigh, NC, Krystle (David) Owen of Farmington, NM and Kyle West of Rogers; two great grandchildren, Liliana West and Lucia West; and one niece, Elaine (Howard) Ford of Kansas City, MO. W.T. loved life and will be greatly missed.

Funeral services for W.T. will be 10:00 AM Friday, May 22, 2015 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas with Bro. Shirl Williams officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 till 8:00 PM Thursday, May 21, 2015 in the Chapel. Burial will be in Canaan Cemetery near Marshall, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Kyle West, Ronnie West, David Owen, Ronnie Horton, Rick Horton and Danny Horton. Honorary pallbearers will be James Johnston, Howard Ford, Kenny Cassell, Harry Gene Lawrence, Jim Rodelander, James Sanders, Bill Mathis, Wendell Gray, Johnny Neel, George Treat, Stephen Treadwell and Doyle Graham.

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Jeff Massey
Edmond, OK
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Sunday, October 25, 2015

Gary and Family,

Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers continue for you all.

Jeff Massey and Family
Edmond, OK

James & Barbara Smith
Fayetteville, AR
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015

We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace, comfort & strength.

May God Bless you all,
James & Barbara Smith

Barbara Smith
Marshall, AR
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Sunday, May 24, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.

Paul and Michele Treadwell
Marshall, AR
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Saturday, May 23, 2015

Sorry to hear of W.T. passing, know you guys will miss him terribly - deepest condolences to you all

Kenneth and Janet Rainbolt
Marshall, AR
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Friday, May 22, 2015

We were sorry to hear of W. T. 's passing. W.T. was a nice man and always a joy to be around. He will be missed by everyone. Our prayers are with you.

Laura Busbee
Marshall, AR
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Friday, May 22, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ed and Joyce Tudor
Marshall, AR
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Friday, May 22, 2015

Bonnie, Gary, Larry and the rest of the family:
We are so sorry for your loss. WT was always such a pleasant person to be around. God bless you all.

Libby Rodelander
Springield, MO
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

I loved this video memorial. It is nice to see WT and his wonderful family. He was very special to our family as well. Jim and I will miss him very much.

Cathy Stephenson
Marshall, AR
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Paul & I sending thoughts & prayers to all the family. W. T. enjoyed life! He was a true citizen. No better legacy...he loved his family & his country. RIP our friend!

Rhonda
, OK
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Gary & Larry and family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of uncle W.T, I have lot's of memories of him that i will always remember. He is in such a better place. My prayers are with all of you.

Mike and Gail Hamilton
Tontitown, AR
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

We are very sorry to hear of the passing of WT. We have a lot of good memories of him. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tiffany James
Green Forest, AR
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Thursday, May 21, 2015

So very sorry for your loss! I will always remember going over to their house whenever Granny Rose and Papa Bill were up and eating lunch on Sunday. I remember WT having cornbread and buttermilk in a big glass jar and watching lots of sports! Our thoughts & prayers are with you all!!

Don Treat
Ozark, AR
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Gary,

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I remember going on lots of ball trips together when we were in high school. I always loved to talk to your dad when I had the chance. You and the rest of the family will be in my prayers in the days ahead. Hang on to all those great memories you have.

Paula England deckard
Clinton,
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Prayers to the family. Many memories of Mr WT from the Marshall Pool. Every summer I looked for his smiling face to welcome us into the pool & again after dealing with kiddos ALL day that same smiling face to say "see yall tomorrow"...MANY GREAT memories of this sweet man. Peace & Comfort from God above for the whole family.

Sharon Johnson
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

To the family in their time of sorrow, the upright and blameless man Job expressed faith in the resurrection saying, in his intense suffering: “O that in Sheol (Hebrew, the grave) you would conceal me, . . . that you would set a time limit for me and remember me! If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? . . . You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.”—Job 14:13-15. Yes, please take comfort that our Creator longs to bring those in his memory back from the grave.

Carla Kelley
Conway,
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015

So Sorry to hear the news of WT 's passing. He was always such a sweet man. We are sending many prayers & love to the family. Matt & Carla & Family.

Wendell and Lori Gray
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Joe and Melba Ward
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

We are sorry to hear about W. T. and our prayers and thoughts are with all of the family.

Tina
Hector, AR
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of W.T. He was an amazing person and an absolute joy to be around! He will be missed.

Diane Bohannon
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

My prayers go out to the family, God bless you all.