Obituary of James West

Manns Harbor, NC James Dennis West, 59, died Friday, December 26, 2003 at a Norfolk medical facility. Mr. West was born in Williamston, North Carolina and was raised in Edenton and for 25 years has been a resident of Manns Harbor. He was a Retired gunsmith and boat builder at Davis Yachts. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mr. West was the son of Mrs. Lillie Mae West of Woodland, NC and the husband of Holly Smith West of the home. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Boston McCullough and his step-father, Steannie West. Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by two daughters, Cathy Doreen West of Manteo and Carolyn Wainwright of Jacksonville, NC; two step-daughters, Spring Weight of Pittsburgh, PA and Heather Gardiner of Manteo; one sister, Joyce Sawyer and husband, Seaton of Woodland, NC; five grandsons, Richard, Cameron, Daniel, Chase and Taylor; several nieces and nephews and his beloved cats, Furr and Mattie. A Service of Remembrance will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Nags Head on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 6:00 PM with President Jeff Jacobson officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 4601 Six Forks Road, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC 27609. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with these arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.