Richard Edwin West

Richard Edwin West, age 74, entered into rest December 10, 2013. He was born in Greene County and was a longtime resident of Kingsport. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Orwon and Texie Clyde Burns West, his wife Lora Clyde West, sister, Mildred Fellers and niece, Diane Nicholson Smith. Ed had served in the U.S. Army and was retired from Holston Defense. He was a member of Bethel Apostolic Church. Survivors include three sons, Michael Edwin West, Anthony Scott, Richard Lee and wife Kay, five grandchildren, Logan Taylor West, Mitchell Landon West, Chelsie Lee West, Meghan Melissa West, David Charles West, his devoted dog, Rosie and many, many friends including D.L. Clauson. The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers, Kelly and Myron Marshall for their care. The family will receive friends Sunday, Dec. 15th at East Lawn Funeral Home from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Garland Tifton officiating. Burial will be at East Lawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be Logan Taylor West, Shannon Smith, Chris Frazier, Daniel Yates, Mitch West, David West. Myron Marshall and Larry Weaver will serve as honorary pallbearers. East Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the West family. Please visit www.eastlawnkingsport.com to leave a condolence for the family.