James Furney West, age 89, of Lumberton, NC passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC on December 9, 1923 to the late Furney West and the late Bessie Ray West. He previously worked for Barnes Motors as a machine mechanic. He was a charter member and former chief of the Allenton Fire Department. Along with his parents he is preceded in death by three sisters, Hilda Johnson, Mildred Newe, and Ruth Cook and one brother, Leroy West. Mr. West is survived by his wife, Doris West of the home; a daughter, Sherlyn Kinlaw and husband John of Lumberton; brother, Bobby West of Fayetteville; sisters, Alene Barber of Fayetteville and Betty Walters of Lumberton; grandson, Chad Kinlaw and wife Carrie; granddaughter, Kristy Phillips and husband Matthew; and two great-grandchildren, Loren Kinlaw and Bryce Phillips.