Mr. John D. West

Mr. John Douglas "John D" West , age 85 of Stuart passed away Sept. 21, 2010 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson, NC. He was born on Jan. 13, 1925 in Mt. Airy, NC to the late J.J. West and Louisa Coles West. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Ligon West; a sister, Mary Lee West Hudgins; and a brother, Edward Coles West. After graduating from Stuart High School he served in the U.S. Navy as a radio operator aboard the USS Ramey, a destroyer in the Pacific Theater during WWII. Following the war he graduated from Emory and Henry College. A lifelong and devoted member of United Methodist Churches in Clarksville and Stuart, he served in various committees, men's groups, and choirs. His interests included gardening, hunting, and the outdoors generally. A warm and unpretentious person, his unflagging good humor was a defining characteristic
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Service West of the home; two sons, John Bryant of Oakland Park, FL, Douglas Timothy West of Blairs; eleven grandchildren, Joshua Bryant, Terra Bryant, Amber West, Sarah Jane West, Jonathon West, Franklin Service, Jordan Service, Shira Service, Joelle Service, Talia Service, Katie Lewis; three great grandchildren, Matthew Garner, Wyatt Garner, Abigail Lewis; one sister, Ann West Hale of Stuart; one brother, William J. West of Penhook; a sister in law, Peggy Soyars Thomas of Mt. Airy, NC; numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful dog, Daisy.
Funeral services will be held Sat., Sept. 25, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Stuart United Methodist Church with Rev. Thomas Shepherd officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home, 945 Zephyr Road, Dobson, NC, 27017 or to the Stuart United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 946, Stuart, VA 24171. Moody Funeral Home in Stuart is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.