Richard Leroy West, Sr.'s Obituary
Richard Leroy West, Sr. of Seaford, DE, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital in Seaford. He was 69 years old.
He was born Jan. 10, 1939 in Laurel, DE, the son of the late Percival L. West and Mae V. West. He was a graduate of William C. Jason High School and served his country in the United States Army. He retired from E. I. DuPont as a Textile Control Technician after 35 years of service. He was a member of St. John A.M.E. Zion Church at Ross Point where he served in the Senior Choir, President and member of the Usher Board, member of the Pride of St. John as class leader, was a member of the Male Chorus, Trustee and Board Member of the Steward Board and Pastors Aide.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca E. Cannon West, 8 children, Richard Leroy West, Jr. (Gloria), and Charlotte Ann Robinson (Jerome), both of Seaford, Patricia Mae West of Bridgeville, DE, Eric Emmanuel West of Laurel, DE, Roberta Postley (Darrell) and Linda Jenkins, both of Seaford, Melissa Evans (Clydus) of Bridgeville, and James Jenkins of Seaford and a granddaughter whom he raised, Roniece Williams of Norfolk, VA; 27 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers, William Lester West (Gale) and James Roland West, Sr. (Maria), both of Seaford, 2 sisters, Barbara Purnell (Edward) of Seaford, and Juanita Waller of Georgetown, DE; and a host of nieces and nephews. Two sons preceded him in death, Tywade West and Anthony Lamont West.
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