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DALLAS -- Steve West, 46, went to that 'Big Beautiful City' to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2007. Steve loved the Lord and his family dearly. He was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Stanley. Steve volunteered his time to many different organizations, the Gaston Boys and Girls Club, mentored at the Erwin and Bradley Centers in Gastonia, and The Optimist Football. He was a graduate of Ashbrook High School and was employed by UPS for 25 years where he received the prestigious John C Sealy National Award, the first in North Carolina. Steve was a great fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the UNC Tarheels. He was the life of the Party and would light up the room when he walked in.
Steve leaves behind his one and only love of his life of 25 years, Belinda Albright West; he also leaves behind his pride and joy, his daughter Callie Anne West; his loving parents, Becky and Vernon West of Gastonia; his two brothers, Jerry M. West and wife, Jeanette, of Gastonia and Mark L. West and wife, Jody, of Taylorsville; sisters-in-law Ginger Fields and husband, Jim, of Gastonia, Emily Comer and husband, Jeff, of Dallas, Terry Mathis and husband, Scott, of Dallas; brother-in-law Lonnie Porter Albright, III of Gastonia; mother-in-law Anne Featherstone Albright McCoy and husband, Max, of Indian Trail; special friends Leslie and Taft Ballard; 11 nieces and 3 nephews.
Steve's funeral will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Stanley by the Dr. Thomas R. Steagald, Dr. Patricia Lewis and Layman Mr. Billy Howell with acolyte Caleb Deese. The burial will follow in Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia. Pallbearers for the service will be John Beaver, Taft Ballard, Mike Stone, Dave Thorton, Ken Beaver and Freddie Hill. The family will receive friends at the Carothers Funeral Home in Stanley from 6:00-9:00 PM Tuesday.
The family would like to thank Gaston Memorial Hospital and their Oncology Staff for their care during this time and to especially thank Dr. Meakin and Dr. Crimaldi.
Memorials may be made to Callie Anne West College Fund care of SunTrust 416 Highway 27 South, Stanley, NC 28164 or to First United Methodist Church Building Fund 217 N. Main St Stanley, NC 28164.
Carothers Funeral Home in Stanley is serving the family, to email condolences online at carothersfuneralhomestanley.com, click on obituaries.
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Mark West
March 3, 2017
Mark West
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Mark West
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Mark
March 3, 2017
Missing you brother.
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David Hemby
March 2, 2016
Thought of you Steve. Talked to Coffey about you yesterday.
Belinda West. Williams
July 9, 2012
We miss you more then ever! There's not a day that goes by we don't think of you! I remind Callie we know you are still taking care of us and when we get down we look up to heaven and know you are in that big beautiful city you seen when you died ! We will be together some day we love you very much! Why did god take you too soon ? Love you forever. The best men ,friend, person ! Your wife Belinda and Callie
Mark West
March 2, 2012
5 years today bro, but it feels like we just lost you last week. Love you forever man!
David Hemby
February 8, 2012
Just thinking about the old times in the UPS parking lot.
Hemby
Mark (front), Dad, Toby and Steve (left to right)
Mark West
September 9, 2011
Steve and Mom
Mark West
September 9, 2011
Taft Leslie&Kason Ballard
February 14, 2008
YOU ARE MY BEST FRIEND FOREVER!!!!Kason & Leslie sure miss your smile and chicken wings.We could never replace the feiendship and love he gave us.Steve IS THE BALLARDS ANGEL AND WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS!!!! WE LOVE YOU STEVE & FAMILY. BECKY,VERNON,MARK,TOBY&ESPECIALLY CALIE WEST.
Audrey West
January 31, 2008
My uncle Steve was like an angel to me. Whenever I came into the room he always lit up my day. There is so many things he for others, including me. Steve had ALWAYS been an uplifting and encouging person to me. When he came to my games we always won. Steve always helped me with everything. He always was a believer in ALL of us, and always will be. My uncle Steve helped everyone throughout his entier life. Sometimes when I am having troble, I can still here his voice in my head! Your such a geniune person! We love u and always will. Love Your Niece AUDREY NICOLE WEST!
Mark West
January 31, 2008
I was not successful in getting my photos of Steve to load on here. If you want to see some of the photos of him, you can go to this website to view them.
http://s262.photobucket.com/albums/ii101/SteveWest92360/
Thank you!
Mark West
January 30, 2008
Steve was my brother, hero and a best friend. I really don't have the words to describe the pain that my family and I have been through this past year. So I will not attempt to do so. And I can only start to describe how much he touched my life and how much I love him. I was always immediately uplifted in spirit whenever he came up to visit or when he met us at his door when we visited. His positive and thoughtful attitude in every single facet of his life was incredible! As a brother, as a son to my parents, as a friend and as a husband and father to Belinda and Callie. He is the most genuine person I ever met. The prospects of being with him (and others) one day, is helping me to be a better person. So even in his passing, he still influences me and helps me in so many ways. His positive impact on me still exists, and always will. I am so thankful for Steve and for the time that we had him! I appreciate all of the many people who helped during his illness..... way too many to list. I love you all and thank you!
-His "little" brother
Jerry West
January 25, 2008
Many thanks to all that allowed Steve to be apart of their life. Steve left this world a better place and I'm sure everyone that became close to him were enriched by his charisma, charm and beautiful smile. As a brother I could not have asked for more. As a friend he was always there. And, a as father to Callie and husband to Belinda I'm sure there is no equal. He always "delivered" on what he promised, so in this I take comfort in knowing I will be with him again, because he promised our family would always be together.
FOREVER and a DAY!
January 25, 2008
Chiller Services, Inc. Charlotte, NC
March 12, 2007
Belinda and Callie, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Steve was truly a light in the dark. We will always remember his smile and cheery good mornings as he made our morning deliveries. He was truly in love with his family. Even though we have never met we have seen pictues that he would so proudly share. May God bless you both in this time of sadness and sorrow. May you find comfort in knowing that Steve is in the presence of Our Lord.
JEANINE WOODY
March 6, 2007
REMEMBERING YOU IN YOUR LOSS.THERE LITTLE WE CAN DO OR SAY RIGHT NOW. PLEASE KNOW THAT OUR HEARTS,THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW LOVE JEANINE AND JIM WOODY
Billy Howell
March 6, 2007
You know you are like family to me.
I will miss my younger "brother", but he will always live in my memories.Those thoughts will bring tears, but also smiles and a laugh.
Deeda & Ken Coffey
March 6, 2007
Belinda and Callie,
You're in our prayers!
Love, Deeda and Ken Coffey
Ann TEAM Lighting
March 6, 2007
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve was our UPS guy, and we miss seeing his smile everyday.
Marty Pendergraft
March 6, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
March 5, 2007
May God bless you and your family in your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
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