Richard Dale West

Richard Dale West, 52, of Sulphur, LA passed away at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 29, 2011 in his residence.

Mr. West was born September 24, 1958 in Lake Charles, LA, where he lived most of his life before moving to Sulphur ten years ago. He was a 1976 graduate of LaGrange High School and McNeese State University, where he received a degree in Business Administration. He was a member of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship. He loved his family and his dog and enjoyed traveling.

Mr. West is survived by his mother, Edith Hammond West; sister, Kathryn Peters and husband Greg; and brother, David R. West, all of Lake Charles; nephews, Brandon F. West of Salem, OR and Zackary S. West of Modesto, CA; niece, Samantha L. Peters of Lake Charles; and great-nephews, Eli and Brandon.

He was preceded in death by his father, David M. West.

His memorial service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Kelly Vigo will officiate. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 AM until the start of the service.

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