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Gregory West Obituary

Gregory Lane West, 51, of Vinton, died Saturday, October 15, 2011. As Greg enjoyed hunting and camping, he was a master craftsman, an expert marksman and gunsmith, and was the owner of West Custom Rifles. Prior to his own business, he was with Thyssenkrupp Elevator for 26 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Eugene West and Pauline Quesenberry West. Surviving are a daughter, Jessie Layne West; his fiancee, Beverley Faye Meador; one sister, Karen West Hall and husband, R. Lynn Hall; one nephew, Matthew David Gearhart; and one niece, Kelly Hall Crum; also many cousins and good friends. Funeral services will be conducted at noon Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Andy H. Rice, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in Bandy Family Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Mineral Springs Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, October 17, 2011 at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.
Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 17 to Oct. 18, 2011.

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Judith Ridgeway Levy

October 21, 2011

Karen and family,
I was saddened to read of your brother's recent death. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sharon Anderson

October 20, 2011

So sorry for the loss of Greg,he will be missed dearly.My heart goes out to all the family.....Sharon

Sandra Brown

October 19, 2011

Jessie and family
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I just talked to my sister-in-law Connie and she told me. I was shocked to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and may your dad rest in peace. Love you always, Aunt Sandra

Tom Gearhart

October 19, 2011

Sorry to hear about Greg and may God be with your family through the difficult days ahead.Tom & Jeanne Gearhart

Bonnie Simmons

October 18, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, Greg & I graduated High school together and I always remeber his smile & his beautiful hair. During our school years, the one memory that comes to mind is his hair as he would have me keep it trimmed up for him, then (don't remember the year) he had that Anuerysm and had to have surgery, some of us went to see him in the hospital and I remember his grin & Laugh when he toild me that I wouldn't need to trim his hair for awhile (they had to shave his head for the surgery). BUT as I said even with that he still laughed & smiled! Greg will be missed.
Sincerely,
Bonnie (Lipscomb) Simmons
SRHS Class of 1978

Harry & Carmen Beckner

October 18, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Harry and I worked with Greg at Thyssen Krupp Elevator. So very sorry for your loss.

B.J. Wilkerson

October 18, 2011

Greg, Thank you for everything you ever did for me, I am sorry we lost touch, glad to see your shop worked out, Very sad to see you gone. Help dad keep those elevators going in Heaven, and the sharpshooters updated on their weapons!! R.I.P. Friend

HARVEY MAYS

October 18, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Travis Gaylor

October 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elicia Bowles

October 17, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Faye,Jess and Jessica. "He will be missed" Lets remeber the great times we had with him and there were a lot!! We love you!

Crystal Hiner

October 17, 2011

I want to express my condolences to Greg's family and friends. Please know, that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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