Marvin Dale West, 66, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 19, 2023, after battling cancer for the last year. He was born in Lumberton NC on May 31, 1956, to the late Dorothy Lee West and Marvin Wellington West.

Left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 40 years, Emily Gibson West; his son and daughter, Christopher Dale West (Bonnie) and Stephanie West Townsend (Ben), of Lumberton; his three grandchildren, Emmy West, Levi Townsend, and Ryleigh Townsend, all of Lumberton; his two sisters, Charlotte West Nicholson (Kerry) and Gail West; two special brothers, Jerry Dudney (Joann) and Jimmy Freeman (Jean); along with a host of nieces and nephews: Heath Little, Erica Sweat, Tiffany Holman, Katie Gibson, Audrey Steinkamp, Chayton Harris, and Dakota West.

Dale was a devoted husband and father, and he found extreme joy in caring for his grandchildren who lovingly called him "Pop-Pop." Dale enjoyed helping others and was often found building and repairing things for friends and family. He was a phone call away for anyone who needed him. Dale was a member of Smyrna Volunteer Fire Department for twenty years, served in various leadership roles, and spent the last nine years as Assistant Chief. He attended Zion Hill Baptist Church in Lumberton, NC.

The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service on Monday, May 22, 2023, from 2:00-3:00pm at Floyd Memorial Chapel, 809 E. 5th Street, Lumberton NC. Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 3:00pm with Pastor Gordon Caughill officiating. Burial will follow at Floyd Memory Gardens, 3720 Old Whiteville Road, Lumberton NC.