of Conway, AR
October 20, 1922 - August 5, 2017
William Denton "Bill" West of Conway went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday August 5, 2017. He was born on October 20, 1922 in Shirley Arkansas. He was the son of the late Phoebe Rebecca and James Albert West. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Ida Marie West. He is survived by a son Jim West and wife Linda, daughter Joan Sellers and husband Wayne. He has 4 grandchildren Missy Ward (Bryan), Kandy Sellers, Michele St. John (David) and Todd Sellers (Cristy) 11 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. He worked for Conway Corporation for 31 years. He was known as "Big Bass Bill" by his fishing buddies. His favorite past time was fishing with his son Jim and being with his family.
Funeral services will be Tuesday August 8, 2017 at 2:00 pm with visitation starting at 12:30-2:00 pm prior to the service at New Life Church of Conway with Pastor Darren DeLaune. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Todd Sellers, Bryan Ward, David St. John, Kole Freyaldenhoven, Roger Mills, James McClain, James Pollard, Tommy Robinson, Lance Woodcock and Jim Wade.
The family is very thankful and grateful for all the care and love he was shown by the staff at Salem Place.
Jim we are so sorry to hear of your dads passing. May God always watch and care for your family at this time.
Joanie, Jim and family. I am so sad to hear of Bill's passing. My deepest sympathy and condolences. Prayers for you in this time of sorrow
Jim,
Sorry to hear about the loss of Your Dad. Your Family will be in Our Prayers.
The world lost a good man this week. Bill West was a special man that I personally thought a lot of. He was always kind and he was very enjoyable to visit with. I loved to hear him talk of days gone by and I will miss him. I will never forget his example in taking care of his wife. His example encouraged me when my wife was so sick. I also will never forget and will always be thankful for both of their kindness to my grandma, Rose Belk. They was extra good to her and the family still talks about it to this day. God blessed him with a long life and I am glad that he did. The family will be in my prayers in the coming days, weeks and months.
Sincerely,
Dale Collins
Jim and Linda our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
May you find comfort in all of your precious memories.
Jim, Joan and your family,
It was such a pleasure knowing and working with your Dad. He had worked at ConwayCorp 5 years when I began in 1961. We worked together 26 of his 31 years there but it only took a few minutes to know what kind of person he was. One of the finest, most respectable I have ever met.
You are fortunate he lived a good long life and was able to make many wonderful memories with so many friends and family. I pray this will bring you comfort in the days to come. May God Bless you all.
Joanie, thinking of you today, I know you were very close to your Dad. Our thoughts are with you and your family. May peace be with you knowing your Dad is in a much better place and smiling down on you. Love you.
Jimmy, Joan & Family,
So sorry to hear of Mr. Bills Passing.
He was a very Good Person & will be missed.
All my Prayers & Condolences
May GOD Bless & Keep you..\
Frank ie Kinard
Jim and Linda,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Daddy so wanted to come to Bill's visitation but he is just not up to it. Daddy has many fond memories of Bill and lots of stories. Our condolences from Joel & Laverne Gilmore,
I'm so sorry for your loss, I know he was well loved and he loved his family too! Prayers for all.
We are very sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and we are praying for your family during this sad time.!
So sorry that I am out of town and cannot attend Uncle Bill's service. I have many wonderful memories of visiting him and Aunt Marie when I was a child. I use to love it when he would show us the jail. He would threaten to lock us in, but we always made it safely back to mama in the apartment. Prayers and love!
Praying for comfort in your time of loss.
Prayers for all. Many memories of Joe and Marie from my childhood.