Cecil Leon West, age 62, entered into eternal rest, Thursday, September 3, 2009 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born August 13, 1947 in Robeson County to Horace Leon and Elizabeth Lamb West. He was the owner and operator of WESCO Contracting.

Cecil loved life, loved his many friends and family and was actively involved in the community. He was always ready to offer a helping hand to those in need. He enjoyed his trips to the beach and working outdoors.

He is survived by his wife, Jean Baxley West, two sons, Steven Quinn West and his wife Amy, and Eric West and his wife, Sherry, two grandchildren, Mason Quinn and Avery Claire West, and two brothers John Terry West and Larry Dean West all of Lumberton.

The West family will receive friends Friday night, September 4, 2009 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary, 809 East 5th Street. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Floyd Memorial Chapel with the Rev. J. Vernon Britt, Jr. and Rev. Dennis Harrell officiating. Interment will be conducted at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton.

Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 8300 Health Park, Suite 10, Raleigh, NC 27615.