Guyton-Mr. John Howard West, 93, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at St. Joseph's Hospital.
John was born in Summerville, GA and was preceded in death by his wife, Ira Nell West, and a son, Ronald H. West. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theatre. At the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor, he was serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Oregon. He was later an officer with the CCC Annual Convention in Pine Mountain, GA for many years. He retired from Union Camp. He enjoyed being outdoors, riding his tractor, going to breakfast with friends, and listening to country music.
Survivors include four sons, Michael A. West, Steven & Susan West, Jeffrey West, and Mark West; grandchildren, Amanda, Jessica, Logan, Dwayne, Julia and Jacqueline; several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Funeral: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the funeral home with burial to follow at Westside Memorial Gardens.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Homes – West Chatham Chapel – 901 W. Hwy. 80 – Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 748-2444