Thomas Lee West, 88, of 1012 E. 9th Street, Lumberton, died at his daughter's home in Anderson Creek, NC on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Mr. West was surrounded by his immediate family and was listening to one of his beloved Glorymen CDs as he took his last breath in this world and went home to Glory.


Mr. West was born in Robeson County to the late John "Johnny" Hector West and the late Florida Floyd West. He was an active member of East Lumberton Baptist Church (ELBC) and served as a Deacon, Training Union Director, and Choir Member for many years. Mr. West and his wife were active volunteers at Golden Living Nursing Home and with the Extension Department of ELBC as they tried to minister to Senior Citizens and Shut-Ins. He was a farmer for much of his life while also being Robeson County Rabies Control Officer for many years and also a Heavy Equipment Operator for Robeson County Landfill for many years.

Mr. West was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings: Hilda West Branch, Horace West, Gertrude West, Floyd West, Vardell West, and J. C. West; and many other beloved family members and friends.

Mr. West is survived by his wife, Laura Lee Frye West of the home; one daughter, Vickie West and husband Joe M. Denning of the Anderson Creek area of Harnett County; two sons: Donald Lee West and wife Brenda Jeanne Ellis West and Ronald Lee West, all of Roanoke Rapids, NC; one sister-in-law, Hattie Mae Hannon West Ivey and husband Rock of Lumberton; two granddaughters: Jody Kay Westing and husband Brian Worley of Roy, WA and Jackie Lee West-Denning of Indiana; and one step-great-granddaughter.

A visitation brunch will take place prior to the service on Saturday, January 6, 2018, beginning at 11:00 AM at East Lumberton Baptist Church's Fellowship Hall. The family will also receive friends following the burial.
Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM in East Lumberton Baptist Church's Sanctuary with Rev. Michael Bowen officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery.

Mr. West will be greatly missed, as he was a dedicated Christ follower and a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and caring friend. He was a wonderful Christian example for his family and for others as he faithfully loved and served our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to East Lumberton Baptist Church, 201 Whiteville Ave., Lumberton, NC 28358.