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Frank Earnest West

1965 - 2025

Frank Earnest West obituary, 1965-2025

BORN

1965

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Oakey’s Vinton Chapel

627 Hardy Rd.

Vinton, Virginia

Frank West Obituary

Frank Earnest West

April 18, 1965 - September 19, 2025

Frank Earnest West, 60, of Huddleston, Va., tragically passed away due to a motorcycle accident on Friday, September 19, 2025.

Frank graduated from William Byrd High School and lived a life full of love, laughter, and faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Viola Anderson.

Frank was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He shared 35 beautiful years of marriage with his wife, Vickie Boley West, who was the love of his life. Together, they built a loving family, including their daughters, Ashley Sehenuk (Theodore) and Heather West (Tyler Ayscue), and his cherished granddaughter, Jacqueline Sehenuk. Frank also leaves behind his sister, Louise Hunley; his brother, Burks Anderson; nieces, Ann Hutchens and Tina Workman; and nephew, Scott Hunley.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Oakey's Vinton Chapel with Pastor Jim Asberry officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. at the chapel. Online condolences may be made at www.Oakeys.com.

Oakey's Funeral Service - Vinton Chapel

Vinton, VA (540) 982-2221
Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2025.

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Susan Bolster

September 25, 2025

Vicky and daughters, sorry we couldn´t make the services for Frank. He was such a great guy. We may be distant but still family.

Rebecca Ross

September 24, 2025

My sincere condolences to Louise Hunley, Burks Anderson, Ann Hutchens, Tina Workman, and Scott Hunley. Frank was a cute teenager when he came into the family and Viola loved him dearly. God bless all of the family
Your cousin Rebecca Ross

Kim and Jerry Deem

September 24, 2025

Tyler and Heather you both have my deepest sympathies. Let him watch over you now and know he is always there. We love you both so much and pray for your peace

Heavenly Blossoms Bouquet VASE INCLUDED

Todd, Betty Sue, Joey and Tia

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McKinley Nelson

September 23, 2025

My heartfelt sympathy to the family of Frank we worked together at the city he always greeted you with a smile he was a good man he will truly be missed rest in peace my friend

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The Ayscue Family

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Memorial Events
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Sep

24

Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Oakey's Vinton Chapel

627 Hardy Road, Vinton, VA 24179

Sep

24

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Oakey's Vinton Chapel

627 Hardy Road, Vinton, VA 24179

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