Danny Lynn West
September 22, 1950 ~ November 13, 2006
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Danny Lynn West, 56, of Candler, died Monday, November 13, 2006, at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
Mr. West was born in Olney, TX and was a son of the late Lesley Dalton and Merle Mildred Ashe West.
Mr. West retired from the US Postal Service as manager of Processing and Distribution at the general mail facility. Following retirement from the Postal Service, he was employed as assistant manager at Carolina Finance. Mr. West was an US Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church.
Mr. West is survived by his wife, Deborah Morrell West; daughter, Wendy Andrews, of Candler; sister, Phyllis West Penland and husband Bill, of Candler; three grandchildren, Zachary Douglas, Meredith Morrell and Rachel Gwynn Andrews; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous friends.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at West Asheville Baptist Church with the Revs. Dr. James H. Johnson and Dr. Billy Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with military graveside rites by the Buncombe County Veterans Council.
Memorials may be made to Crossfire Ministries, 31 College Pl., E-102, Asheville, NC 28801, to be used for camp scholarships for underprivileged children, in memory of Danny West.
The on-line register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com or the family’s address is P.O. Box 388, Candler, NC 28715.
Wendy and Family-
I was saddened to hear this news last night. May God give you comfort and strength in the coming days, weeks and months. You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Wendy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of your father’s death. Please know that the people of Pole Creek Baptist Church will be praying for you.
Debbie,
It was a short time that I worked with Danny, but I enjoyed every minute with him. We loved to talk politics and about our time in school together, and of course sports. This place will never be the same. I’m so sorry I couldn’t be at the funeral, but I’ll be in Texas for my son’s wedding.
I pray that God will comfort you and your family at this time.
Sincerely,
Marvin
Debbie, Wendy and Family –
I am so sorry and saddened by Danny’s sudden passing. Words cannot do justice to what he brought to this world and what he meant to all of us. His spirit and friendship will be surely missed! Please let me if I can be of any help. In deepest sympathy.
Debbie, Wendy, Phyllis, and grandchildren: I’m so sorry for your loss. I know this was unexpected. We don’t know why things happen as they do and when they do, only God knows. Maybe it was to protect Danny from suffering down the road. I pray that through his death another life might be touched in some way for Jesus.
My love and prayers are with you, Gail Jamison Franklin
Debbie, Wendy,& Children,
We want you to know that we are praying for you and the children for your sudden loss. Please know that we are here for you if you need anything. We love you. In Christ.
Dear Family,
Danny was one of my lenders for several years. His warm personality and his friendship will be missed. Danny could always make me laugh even when I have having a bad day. Im sorry for you loss and Danny will be missed by many people.
Debbie, Wendy, Zachary, Meredith & Rachel:
We are so sorry for the sudden loss of Grandpa. May God comfort you in the days and months ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We love you!
I have many fond memories of Danny as well as Deborah. Knowing Danny, he will hit the Golden Gates with a jolt.
My heart goes out to the family as they have lost a vivacious peron so early in life. My thoughts are with you.
Coach Mac
Danny was an extremely hard worker and a dedicated employee for Carolina Finance. He was always willing to provide a helping hand. His presence on this earth will be greatly missed. Our condolences from the Carolina Finance family in Mooresville, NC goes out to his family and friends. Praying for you: Howard White, Alice Hampton, Heather Vuncannon, Jason Law, Mike Donahue, and Elizabeth Bobovnik
Debbie
So sorry to hear of Danny’s unexpected death. We worked together many years at the General Mail Facility. May God be with you and your family during this time of grief.
Dear Debbie and Family:
I was so very sorry to learn of Danny’s sudden death. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We just do not understand these things – but we are told that someday we will. God’s grace will give you strength.
Debbie and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I remember you guys getting married in High School and against all odds you stayed together. You were the cheerleader and he was into sports. I wish there were something magic I could say to make this easier, but I know there is nothing. He was still young and by the picture he still looked the same except for the hair.
Debbie and family,
Sorry for your loss during this time of year. We never understand why but there is always a reason for why things happen.
DEBBIE AND WENDY, I’M VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST, IF I CAN HELP, I WILL.
Debbie and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.You will be in my prayers.
so sorry to here of danny’s sudden death my thougts and prayers are with you. I worded for danny at the post office for 20 yrs, he was a very good friend and boss.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mr. West was a fine man. I had a car financed through Carolina Finance and he went above and beyond to help me when I fell on hard times. As wonderful as he was on the job, I can only imagine how he was with his family. May you find comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Wendy & kids, We are very sorry for your loss. If we can help, just let us know. Always, David, Traci, Matthew & Morgan Frisbee
Our deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss. Both of us worked for Danny at the mail processing facility more directly when he was the tour manager, and then also when he was promoted to the manager of all mail processing. One thing that has always been said about Danny, before and after his retirement, was that he knew how to get the mail moved. Our sincere condolences to all of his family.
I am sorry for your loss I lost a friend in Danny My prayers are with your family
Dear Debbie,
I am so glad I was able to be at Danny’s service. It was so meaningful. Sorry that I missed the visitation because I wanted to meet your family. It was wonderful to see you at church Sunday night. Even though I didn’t know Danny well, after the loving words spoken at the Memorial Service, I know he must have been a very good husband, father, friend, and that he loved the Lord. May God bless you and I want to know you better.
Love in Christ,
Shirley and Johnny (AFBC)
Debbie and Wendy,
We didn’t hear of Danny’s death until the following Sunday. Simple words cannot convey our heartfelt grief. The only comfort we can give is to simply share in your pain and hurt with you.
He and Royce shared some meaningful times a year ago that he will cherish and remember always.
What a wonderful time he is having in heaven and I’m sure Rory was there to greet him and they are playing a game of basketball by now. You would not bring him back if you could, but that still does not lessen your grief. Only God can give you the peace and grace that you need to face the lonely days ahead. All the firsts will be difficult, especially at the holiday season. But God is again gracious and can be seen in those smiling comforting faces of the grandchildren.
Know that our prayers and support will always be there for you and the children.
Our Love in Jesus,
Royce and Gwenda