Michael West Obituary
Michael Doane West, of Mabelvale, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was born June 26, 1969 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Sherry McElroy. He was a faithful member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale. He was also an avid Arkansas Razorback fan.
He is survived by his loving wife Rachel West, his siblings, Andrea McElroy, Melissa McElroy, Gayla Daniels (Tim), Legenia McElroy, his mother and father-in-law Dori and Roy Polk, his nieces and nephews Dallas, Dakoda, Hayle and Hannah, great-nieces and nephews Corbin, Aluna and Avi Jay.
Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 5, 2024, at First Missionary Baptist Church of Mabelvale, 10300 Mabelvale West, Mabelvale, AR 72103.
Arrangements by Buie & Cole Funeral Home of Sheridan (870) 942-3231. Please sign the online guestbook at www.colefunerals.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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