Daniel Reuben West

Daniel Reuben West obituary, Whitley City, KY

Daniel Reuben West

Daniel West Obituary

Visit the McCreary County Funeral Home - Whitley City website to view the full obituary.

Daniel Reuben West, age 45 years, of Stearns, Kentucky passed away peacefully July 17, 2025 at his home.

He was born November 4, 1979 in Somerset, Kentucky the son of Kenneth “Bud” and Jane (Powell) West. Daniel loved his family, and dog, River, was an avid outdoorsman who loved Bass fishing and hunting. He had worked as a Service Representative in Finance and enjoyed meeting and helping new people.

He is survived by his wife, Annessa (Coffey) West of Stearns, Kentucky; parents, Kenneth “Bud’ and Jane West of Stearns, Kentucky; brothers, Darian West (Cherish) of Somerset, Kentucky and Dustin West (Hannah) of Somerset, Kentucky; nephew, Benjamin West; and niece, Isabela West.

In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and a Celebration of Life, will be held at a later date.

McCreary County Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

McCreary County Funeral Home - Whitley City

48 W Hwy 700 PO Box 456, Whitley City, KY 42653

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