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Charles West Obituary
October 26, 1937 - May 6, 2023
Mr. Charles Andrew West Sr., 85, of Winston-Salem passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Charles was born in Forsyth County to the late William Howard West Sr. and Mildred Vernon West on October 26, 1937.
He served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War. He served in the Military Police Corps during the desegregation of the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) in Oxford, Mississippi where he later returned and was awarded a key to the city for his service. Charles retired from the Winston-Salem Police Department with 27 years of service. He was a liaison officer at Carver High School and loved being a part of the "Officer Friendly" program. He was a long-time member of Grace Baptist in Winston-Salem where he served as Head Usher for 30 years, trustee for two terms, AWANA Co-Commander, and, arguably his favorite post, as a greeter. He served his community on the board of directors for the Griffith Fire Department and the South Little League. He belonged to the Gold Wing Road Riders Motorcycle Club and rode with them to all of the US continental states.
Charles West was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed. He loved people and he lived his life in service to others. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Doris Forrest West. He is survived by a daughter, DeAnne Manning (Lee); son, Chuck West (Millicent); grandchildren, Forrest Manning, Jessica Huffman (Bradley), Madelyn Long (Zack), and Gracie West; brother, Bill West; sisters, Phyllis Drane and Barbara Wooten. A funeral service will be held at Grace Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023. The family will receive friends at Hayworth Miller Silas Creek Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Children's Home in Lexington, NC., 3844 NC-8, Lexington, NC 27292. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworthmiller.com.
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3315 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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Lisa Wooten-Parrish
May 10, 2023
Uncle Charles is celebrating in Heaven with so many loved ones that left us way too soon. He will be missed, but I am truly grateful to say we will see him again.
Love & Prayers to all, Lisa
Ann Beeson
May 9, 2023
Mr. West was a good man....nothing but fond memories, be it from Carver, on the ballfield with the Diamond girls, the Texaco or where ever I happened to see him . My mom thought the world of him. Prayers for all the family.
Dee Dee and Jeff Hippert
May 9, 2023
nickname Wahoo-Charlie was a fun guy, and a good officer that my husband enjoyed working with him-RIP-prayers for his children and grandchildren
Mary Bradley-Grubbs
May 9, 2023
We will surely miss Charles. He was so faithful to attend all of our MSHS Class of '56 get togethers. We remember his driving a big Buick in high school. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this difficult time.
JB Edwards
May 9, 2023
My Sincere Sympathy to the Family
Tenia Keith
May 9, 2023
DeAnn, Chuck and family, Please accept my Sincere Sympathy in the loss of your dad. He was a special friend for many years. He always looked after me when I started working at Carver as a young woman. I'll never forget his kindness though out the years! He was a special man and friend! Tenia Keith
Jimmy & Nancy Hill
May 9, 2023
We knew Charlie from South Little League. One sons played together. He was a proud supporter of South and of his son. Rest in peace. Prayers for the family.
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