Duke C. West
May 5, 1920 ~ July 1, 2002
Duke C. West, 82, of Weirton, died Monday, July 1, 2002, at his residence.
He was born May 5, 1920, in Cordell, GA, the son of the late William H. and Ethel Felton West.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite L. West; their infant daughter, Blanche Elizabeth; his brother, Frank West; and his sister, Willie West.
D.C. was a Maytag repairman, where he worked 40 years for Modern Home Appliance in Weirton. He was owner and operator of West Appliance Service. Duke also worked for the Weirton Steel Company as a lab technician. He was a member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Weirton.
Duke is survived by two sons, William H. West III of Smithfield, OH, and Duke C. West, Jr. (Noel) of Sacramento, CA; two daughters, Carole Harris (Gene) of Weirton and Beverly West of Pleasanton, CA; two sisters, Marie Dickey and Laura Jennings, both of Weirton; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2002, from 7-9 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton, where funeral services will be held at 11 AM Saturday.
Interment will be in Three Springs Cemetery, Weirton, WV.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Duke and Noel we are so sorry to hear of the death of Duke’s father. Its really hard to lose a parent. We will say a pray for the both of you. I hope you have a safe trip to Weirton and back home. I also hope you will be able to join us in Aug for the 30th reunion. Please send me your address. Would love to keep in touch.. Tim and Ann Weghorst
Our Deepest Sympathy. I just picked up the newspaper, called Mike Garan and he gave me the details. He said you both were exhausted.Your in our thoughts and prayers. We were away for B-ball tournaments. Sorry I missed the viewing. God Bless You both.
To Duke, Noel and West family, my deepest condolences to you all on the loss of your father. Wasn’t aware Mrs. Laura was was your father’s sister. She was there for me when I lost both my uncles. I share in your grief. God Bless You.