Charles R West, 81, of Greenville was transported by air ambulance to Medical City Plano where he succumbed to a traumatic brain injury on December 23, 2020. Several years ago he decided to donate his body to UT Southwestern Willed Body Program. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM in chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Pastor Don Hollister will officiate.
Charles was born in Celeste, Texas to Arland and Ethyl West on February 19, 1939. He was the youngest of seven children and the last to enter the Gates of Heaven.
Charles was a veteran of the US Army, a graduate of East Texas State College, member of the Hunt County Honor Guard, the Greenville Citizens Police Academy and a friend to all who knew him. He was active within his church community at Highland Terrace Baptist Church.
For most of his life, he was a Credit and Finance Manager traveling throughout the country and Canada. After retiring, he enjoyed spending time at the West Family Farm.
Charles is survived by Nancy his wife of over 53 years, daughters Cherie Gann and Jessica Tatum of Greenville and Candice Lutz of Pittsburgh, PA along with husband Jay, two grandchildren Mallory and Mason, and his dear sister-in-law Linda Houser. His nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly also survive him.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hunt County Honor Guard or Greenville Citizen’s Police Academy program.
Special thanks to the Greenville Police Department, AMR Hunt County & Medical City Plano Trauma Department.
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