Mr. Bobby Keith West

Mr. Bobby Keith West obituary, Clawson, MI

Mr. Bobby Keith West

Bobby West Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 6, 2018.
Bobby Keith West, 80, of Clawson, Michigan, died Saturday, January 6, 2018. Bobby was born September 26, 1937 in Calloway County, Kentucky to Hafford and Anna Florell (Windsor) West. On May 28, 1959 he married his high school sweetheart, Dian Morton in Murray, Kentucky. Bobby was employed by the City of Birmingham DPW for 34 years, starting as a laborer and over the years was promoted to Supervisor. Bobby was a loyal employee and worked very hard to support his wife and family. He was very proud of his family and loved them more than anything. He especially enjoyed spending time with them. He also loved to read, sing, study the Bible, listen to gospel music, make us all laugh, and visit Murray, Kentucky where he was raised. Bobby's survivors include his wife of 58 ½ years Dian, his three children, Cathy Schepper and her husband Tim of Lake Orion, MI, Rick West and his wife Wendy of Lake Orion, MI and Todd West of White Lake, MI; five grandchildren, Jonathan, Andrew, Rebecca, Matthew and Rachel. He is also survived by his brother, John West and his wife Glinda of Henderson, Kentucky, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Teresa Ann. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service on Monday, January 15, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until funeral hour (11:00 a.m.) at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home. Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959 Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com

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January 15, 2018

Rachel Wicker posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2018

Iva Sheridan posted to the memorial.

January 11, 2018

Mike & Cynthia Harding posted to the memorial.

Rachel Wicker

January 15, 2018

Dian I'm so sorry for your loss of the love of your life. I pray for peace and comfort as you go through these difficult times.

Iva Sheridan

January 11, 2018

Rick and your family, so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He is with our Lord and may he rest in peace. I hope for your Mother and siblings. Ronnie and I are praying for safe traveling and for rest during this trying time.

Mike & Cynthia Harding

January 11, 2018

We are so sorry for your heartache and loss. We are thinking of your whole family and praying for you.

Bill Windsor Jr

January 10, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers for the family.

Shawn Shilling

January 10, 2018

My condolences to his family. I enjoyed my years working and talking to " Uncle Bobby" as I called him. May he rest in peace.

Pauline Murray

January 10, 2018

Sorry for your loss Todd. Sincere condolences to you and your family.

Joe Valentine

January 10, 2018

My deepest condolences to the West family. Bobby was a valued employee and friend to so many with the City of Birmingham, Michigan. Having known Bobby for several years, I'll always be reminded of his kind nature and positive attitude. We are all better for knowing him.
My best to his wife and family during this time.
Sincerely,
Joe Valentine
City Manager
City of Birmingham, MI

Ron Sypniewski

January 10, 2018

REST IN PEACE, Mr West

Cherrie Paschall

January 9, 2018

So sorry to hear this! Have known Bobby since he was a classmate at Lynn Grove. Prayers to Dian & the rest of the family. Sorry I can't attend the services as I live in Venice, FL now.

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