of Magazine, AR
November 22, 1921 - May 5, 2019
Leon West, 97, of Magazine, Arkansas, died May 5, 2019, at home in Magazine. He was born Nov. 22, 1921 in Yell County, Arkansas to Laura Edith Rogers and Burl Clemmons "BC" West.
Leon served in the United States Navy during World War II, with most of the service in the Pacific wartime theater. He participated in the commissioning of the USS Antietam aircraft carrier, sailing through the Panama Canal as the ship voyaged to the Pacific war zone. He returned from the war to marry and raise a family in Arkansas, living in Magazine for seventy years. He was a prolific gardener his entire life.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Caroline Emberson, and infant son, Terry Lynn. He is also preceded in death by his parents, his infant brothers Kenneth, Alec, and Burl, his brothers Troy, Amburs David "AD", Billy Joe, Bobby Charles, and Rex, and his sisters Betty Jean and Mildred Mae Reather.
He is survived by his son Leon Jr. (Tawana), his daughter Sharon "Shay" Turner, his son Donald Ray, his four grandchildren Richard and Michael Turner and Jason and Caroline West, eight great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He is also survived by his brothers Paul Taylor (Iva Lea), John Daniel (Carolyn), and Robby Dale (Ann).
Burial will be at Ellington Cemetery, in Magazine, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, donations should be mailed to Ellington Cemetery Maintenance Fund, P.O. Box 383, Magazine, AR, 72943.
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herschel cleveland
Friday, May 10, 2019
A good man and will be missed
Jim and Sandy Harkness and Family
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Dear Family of Leon West,
We are sorry for your loss, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our memories of Uncle Leon are precious, he had the gift of hospitality always making you feel welcome. He had a warm and jolly servants heart, caring for his family, cooking up a meal, or lending a helping hand.
We have fond memories of our visits, his navy stories, and walks through his impressive, well-tended, and bountiful garden. From when we were kids to grownup, we used to love to come visit .May God bless and keep you, Jim and Sandy Harkness
Sue Smith
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
I so admired this man, I loved to hear his stories look at his beautiful gardens. Glad we were able to make the trip to see him one last time . I know there's a party going on in Heaven. The family circle seems to be closing in ,May our generation follow in y'all's guidance. Will cherish the memories of all our trips to Magazine. Uncle Bud , I loved you.