Thomas Gerald West Sr. 85, of Wirt County WV, passed away January 9, 2025. He was born in Ontario County N.Y. June 1, 1939 the youngest son of the Late Lewis West and Opal M (Root) West.

Attended Red Jacket School in N.Y., Worked for a while at Pay Pack, was an over the Road truck driver for many years, owned his own electrical business, owned his own farmed since he was 16 and farmed till he passed away.  Was a loving father to his children was always going the extra mile to see there needs and wants were met, from starting a 4-H club, to helping the kids race motor bikes and go carts.  4 children: Thomas West Jr.(Connie), Susan Walsh, Trudy Miller and Daniel West.

Grandchildren: Shawn Walsh(Amanda), Angie Talbolt(Jeff), Shannon Walsh, Jerry West (Alicia) Joshua Tones (Catherine), Amanda Miller, Tiffany Miller, Sherwood Gayhart, Sahara Walsh and Jeremy Baker.

Great grandfather to 24, great great grandfather to 8, and several nieces and nephews.

Sister Louise Van Nest (Frederick{) the oldest of the children,

In addition to both his parents he was preceded in death by his companion in life Rebecca Concklin and sister Fern the middle child.

A Celebration of life will be held at a later date in Finger Lakes Ontario, N.Y.

Matheny Whited Funeral Home of Elizabeth was honored to assist the family.

Memorial donations can be to the American Heart Association