Mr. Charlie Compton West, age 87, of Lavonia, died Saturday, April 2, 2011 at his home.
Born July 24, 1923, in Madison County, he was the son of the late Roscoe and Pearl (Looney) West. He retired from Whitworth Poultry Farm. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. West was the last survivor of seven children.
He is survived by his wife: Beatrice (Sorrow) West; daughter and son-in-law: Charlene & Gary Neese; sons and daughters-in-law: William & Patricia West and Tommy & Vickie West; family pet: Teddy Bear; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
In addition to his parents and siblings he was preceded in death by son: James Edward West; and daughter: Peggy Ann West.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at the Lavonia Chapel of Strickland Funeral Home with Dr. Joe Renfro and Rev. Mike Smith officiating. Mr. West's grandsons, Darren, Dwayne, Joe, Randall, Waylon, and Josh, will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Danielsville, Madison County.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. At other hours the family will be at the home.