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George Levin West Jr. PORTSMOUTH - George Levin West Jr., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2010. George leaves to cherish his memory his son, Cody Levin West; the love of his life, Michelle West; mother, Sonia West Byrum; and siblings, Joyce and Lew Byrd, Butch and Freida "Pete" West, Ida and Mike "Kato" Kasper and Linda and Bert Nurney. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27, in Colonial Funeral Home with the Rev. O. H. Burton officiating. A visitation will be held following the service. Burial will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Colonial Funeral Home, Smithfield.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2010.

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September 27, 2010

I have never forgotten you and I will never forget you.

Theresa Jones Fisher

September 25, 2010

I'll never forget all of the fun times we all shared together. It seems so long ago, but not really. George you were a good person and will be missed. God bless your son and family in their time of sorrow. RIP Theresa Jones Maddrey Fisher

Richard & Julia Walters

September 25, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of George. Matthew and Cody enjoyed the time they spent working with him over the summer. I know they will cherish those memories and many other. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Richard and Julia Walters

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