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Felton Eber West, Jr. Felton Eber West, Jr. of Liberty Hill went to be with his Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2005, at the age of 79. He was born on May 9, 1926, in Houston to Felton Eber West, Sr. and Clara Ross West and was the oldest of three children. Felton started working for the Houston Post as a copy boy and then a cub reporter at the age of 16. After two years in the Navy during World War II, he returned to the Post and completed Bachelors and Masters degrees in Journalism and Political Science. During the course of a fifty-three year career, he served in many capacities including city editor, bureau chief in Washington, D.C. and Austin as well as columnist and editorial writer. Mr. West s most exciting news story was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He also covered the Lyndon B. Johnson White House and won numerous awards for his reporting. Upon retirement, Felton moved with his wife, Jean, to Liberty Hill where he made some of his dearest friends and turned his life over to the lordship of Jesus Christ. He was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church and worked tirelessly for it as well as the Lion s Club and other civic organizations. Felton is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jean Osborn West; son, Bruce West and wife Shelly of Springhill, Kansas, son, Wade West and wife Lisa of Austin; daughter, Barbara Ludden and husband Bruce of Round Rock; daughter-in-law, Sylvia West of Georgetown, Massachusetts; grandchildren, David West, Tracy Compaan, Jeremy West, Christopher West, Madi Jane West, Cady, Evan, and Lyric Ludden; as well as two great-grandchildren. Also surviving him are his brother, James West of Ringgold, Georgia; sister, Linelle Glasgow of Magnolia, Texas; and step-mother, Nellie West, of Fredericks-burg. He was preceded in death by his parents and oldest son, Dale. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2005, at the First Baptist Church, Liberty Hill, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Fellowship Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 777, Liberty Hill, TX 78642.
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Henry J. Holcomb
July 5, 2005
It has been more than 30 years since Felton and I worked together in Austin. Still, as I wrote him a month ago, every day my work for The Philadelphia Inquirer is enriched by what he taught me and by his example. I'm so thankful for him. Felton and Jean were there when Christine and I fell in love and were married, and they added to our joy at that wonderful time.
Tom Osborne
July 3, 2005
Felton was a testimony to the transforming power of Jesus Christ. His dedication and work ethic were an example to follow. As Philippians 1:21 states, "to live is Christ and to die is gain." Amazing grace! how sweet the sound--that saved a wretch like me! See you in heaven!
Robert Cox
June 29, 2005
Mr. West was one of a rare breed of journalists that remembered that their job was to bring the news, not to create it. He was a great friend to my uncle, Jerry Hall, whom we also lost recently. They are now reunited and reporting in a better place.
Faye Pheulpin
June 27, 2005
We send our sympathy to all the Wests. Sylvia and Dale talked about you and then we had the pleasure of meeting you. I always loved your quiet, deep faith. Felton lives with God and He will comfort all of you who miss Felton so.
Shelly West
June 26, 2005
Felton was truly an example of God's redeeming power and I credit that to Grace. To, as his daughter-in-law, have called him Dad was a privaledge.
Ralph&Carole Chouinard
June 26, 2005
We were sorry to here about Felton's
passing!When i lost my best friend
Dale i met Felton West his father
.And now i have
lost another friend!God bless to all the West Family!
With Love Ralph&Carole
Sylvia West
June 26, 2005
I will really miss Dad. From the time we met many years ago, I have always felt loved and welcomed by the family. I always admired Dad and his many talents. We have made so memories together.....I am truly proud to be part of the West family!
Dennis and Coralee Storch
June 26, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you all!
Dennis, Coralee, Echo and Erin Storch
David West
June 26, 2005
My grandfather was a great man and one that I admire greatly. Many fond memories will remain and I will miss him dearly.
Bruce West
June 26, 2005
Thank you Dad.
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