James-West-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Lewis E. Wint and Son Funeral Home - Clarkston

James West

May 17, 1968 - Dec 29, 2025

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So sorry for your loss Sky praying for strength and healing for all of you love you Neaner

He was my supervisor for over two years at Christ Church Cranbrook. My deepest sympathy goes out to his entire family.

I'm so sorry for the loss of a good friend James has been in and around my life for a long time I just saw him in the spring and come to find out he lived right down the road from me this is shocking to me I'll miss you my brother..

I have been a friend of the West family since 1975 and have known James since his childhood and watched him grow into a young man,husband,and father.My heartfelt condolences to Theresa, Dennis,Tammy and Skylar,Jennifer and Jessica.May James rest in eternal peace.

To Skyler and Jessica I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My prayer is you will be surrounded by love and support as you face the days ahead without him.

In 1968 I was in 3rd grade and one day my teacher, Mrs Brown, came in the classroom and wrote on the chalk board “it’s a boy”. It was James. After school I ran home so excited to see my baby brother. When I got to his crib he was purple. He was a big boy over 9 pounds. I looked at my mom who was laying down across from him and said “is he OK?” She said “yes”. I raised him up and kissed him. He was my new baby brother. Now he’s gone. James there was difficulty, it’s a part of life, but I...

James and I were second cousins. We were around the same age. When we were younger, I would stay the night and play monopoly till sun rise. I moved away. When I came home to Pontiac, he gave me a job. Than I moved on. We grew up and would talk from time to time. Life came along, kids, family. Now here we are! God bless you and your family!

Our deepest condolences and prayers for strength through this difficult time.

Obituary

James's Obituary

James West of Clarkston passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at the age of 57. He was born to Elwood and Lorene West in Pontiac, Michigan. His life, like many, was marked by both challenges and accomplishments. Many buildings and properties around us were brought up and managed by him...

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