Hayes: Edward D. “Jimmy” West, 73, died May 15, 2011 at his home. Jimmy was a commercial waterman working on his boat the “Brenda W” prior to being employed by the State of Virginia. He was a member of the Achilles Masonic Lodge AF & AM, 281 and was a past Master. Jimmy was a faithful member of Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church, serving as an Elder of the church. He loved the water and enjoyed his time spent working on the water. Jimmy was committed to his family, and he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
His parents, Lambert and Maggie West; sisters, Isabel Lewis, Ruby Emerson and Mamie Coates; and brother, Linwood West preceded him in death.
He is survived by:
Wife: Brenda E. West
Son: William Edward West
Daughter: Karen Ward and husband Gary T.
Grandchildren: Victoria Ackers
Melissa West
Olivia Ward
Sister: Edith Coates
Brothers: James T. West
Clarence West
Eugene West
And a host of nieces and nephews
Funeral services officiated by Reverend Kirk W. McCullough and Reverend Fred Reed will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at Groves Memorial Presbyterian Church. Interment with Masonic Rites will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00 until 8:30 at Hogg Funeral Home, Gloucester Point.
In memory of Jimmy contributions may be given to the Abingdon Volunteer Fire and Rescue, P. O. Box 9, Bena, Virginia 23018.
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