Frederick Alvin West, 78 of Cabot passed away on Friday March 9, 2018. He was born on August 30, 1939 in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas, to the late Earl and Lenna Mae West. He was a retired agent for State Farm Insurance and served the Jacksonville community for over 42 years. Fred was a life time member of the State Farm Presidents club. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, and spend time at the lake.
He is survived by children Andy West (Dana) of Cabot, Bradley West (Jennifer) of Cabot; brother Frank West of Texarkana, Arkansas; sister Glenda Fulks of Cabot; four grandchildren, Andrew West of Jacksonville, Lindsey Chamblee (Justin) of Jacksonville, Tessa West and Jaxtyn Guthridge of Cabot; three great-grandchildren, Kolton Fulcher of Cabot, Kendal and Tenley Chamblee of Jacksonville.
The family would like to pay special gratitude to Jimbo Evans and Nikki Taylor for the love and care given to him over the last few years of his life.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations to be made to Alzheimer’s Arkansas foundation in Fred’s honor at 201 Markham Center Drive, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72205.
A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 13th from 6- 8 P.M. in the Chapel at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas, 72076.
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Our Love and prayers are with the family
GOD BLESS THE THE WEST FAMILY BRADLEY WEST AND FAMILY , AND THE ANDREW WEST FAMILY OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Prayers for everyone.
We are praying for you all and as we ask God to bless you with His comfort our love and condolences are with you all
RIL Fred. Have known you and the family many year’s. To the family thinking of all of you sending prayers.
We love you so much. A great family friend. You will be so missed.
Prayers for the family
He was a Awesome person loving and care for every one
So very sorry for your loss. Many prayers for your family in the coming days.
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MY GOOD FRIEND. WE USE TO TRAVEL TOGETHER ON STATE FARM MEETINGS. HELPED ME WHEN I STARTED AS A STATE FARM AGENT. HE WILL BE MISSED.
So very sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and love.
To Andy and Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.PRAYERS FOR FAMILY.
My God Bless the Whole WEST Family at this difficult, never easy to say Good By, Fred is now free and at peace and with our creature no more pain no more sorrow. Andy and Brad your Dad and I go back many years to the time when Fred was the Only State Farm agent in Jacksonville and I truly believed that he did love you two very much. Fred West was Mr. State Farm in Jacksonville,Arkansas. I speak for many State Farm agents when I say we loved this man and the trail he blazed for all of us, again may I say to our former Comrade,Rest In Peace Fred West–Rest In Peace!!
Love you Fred, prayers for Andy, Brad and family
At one time in my life Freddie was a very good boss and from that came my dearest friends. Love you Bradley.
Fred was my idle. I will sure miss him!
West family, We are sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Your friends at CartiNlr
Great memories of fun times with Fred. Such a legacy he leaves for his family and friends. Sincere condolences to his family.
Sorry for your loss –we go a long way back-lots of memories-am sure you will miss him!
Praying for Fred’s family and loved ones in their time of grief. Fred West and I went to Middle School together in McCroy, Arkansas and he was my State Farm agent for many years…He was a heck of a nice guy and friend. Condolences to all. May the Lord be will you and keep you.
Brad, Andy, So sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of you guys & your Mom & Dad & other family members. So very grateful for having had the opportunity of crossing paths with you on this journey we call Life.
My thoughts & prayers are with the West family.
Fred & I were friends for many years.
Rest In Peace my friend & the Lord be with you.
Rest in peace Fred.
So sorry to hear of Fred’s passing.
Prayers to family during this time…
He was a Great man his children hated him because he would not keep give them money Prayers God Bless Freddy your in Heaven now with all the Angels in Heaven fly High always love you and
O contraire you were the one that stole money , jewelry, guns , a Jeep , and 2 houses
In Oklahoma from him .. hell has a special place for you Sharon Moore
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