Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Reverend Dr. William Beryl West, age 79, passed away the 5th day of January, 2011. He was born September 4, 1931 in Amarillo, TX.Beryl was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Beryl and Lota Bernice Smith West of Borger, TX, and a sister, Myrna Belle Jones of Carlsbad, NM.He is survived by his...
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To the memory of Dr. Beryl West...a brilliant professor, a wonderful man, a beloved friend. God bless the West family at this time of sorrow.
Mary Beth Stone-Altman
January 12, 2011 | Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. West was my favorite professor at MTSU. I can remember specific lessons he taught more than 16 years ago and use one of his phrases to this day. My deepest sympathy for yoyr loss.
Rachelle Butler
January 11, 2011 | Murfreesboro, TN
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jimmy powell
January 10, 2011 | Morganton
My deepest sympathy for your loss. When I think of my Dad (Larry Morris) I almost always think of Beryl as well. They were the best of friends. It breaks my heart that they are not here with us but I am ever so grateful that they are together.
Kae Allen
January 09, 2011 | Murfreesboro, TN
Dr. West was my very favorite professor at MTSU. He was kind, funny, brilliant, and a wonderful teacher. My heart is broken.
Marcia Jones
January 08, 2011 | Murfreesboro, TN
To Beryl's family,
An old friend of mine just let me know of Beryl's death. I am so sorry. I have very, very fond memories of him as a teacher and later colleague and friend when I was in Murfreesboro in 1970. We remained friends and he performed my marriage to my late husband in 1981. His "joy for life" was infectious and they certainly "broke the mold" when he was created. He has touched many lives and I feel honored to have called him my friend though we had lost contact in the...
Wanda Webb
January 08, 2011 | Brentwood, TN
Linda, I was so sorry to hear about Beryl. He fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered as a kind, decent, and good man as well as a fine educator and minister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Shirley Farris Jones
January 08, 2011 | Murfreesboro, TN
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Shirley Farris Jones
January 08, 2011 | Murfreesboro, TN
Beryl was remarkably encouraging to students who were struggling to "find themselves". Beryl was always looking to be helpful to "the least of these", as Jesus said in Matthew 25:40.
Henry Ramser
January 07, 2011 | Clarksville, TN