Ted West

Ted was born on May 11, 1938, in Ridgetop, Tennessee, to Luther “Sam” West and Ruth Pentecost West. He graduated from Greenbrier High School in 1956 and later attended Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tennessee.

While working at Harvey’s Department Store in Nashville, Ted married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Nunley, on October 3, 1959, in Old Hickory, Tennessee. In November of that same year, he accepted a position as a management trainee with the J. C. Penney Company in Madison, Tennessee.

Ted’s 45-year career with J. C. Penney took the family to several communities as he advanced through the company’s management program. Following his first transfer to Raleigh, North Carolina, he went on to manage larger stores in Lumberton, North Carolina, and Louisville, Kentucky. The family later returned south to Atlanta, where Ted served on the district staff before being promoted to manage the J. C. Penney store at Volusia Mall in Daytona Beach, Florida.

During his years in Daytona Beach, Ted was active in the community, serving as president of both the Volusia Mall Merchants Association and the Kiwanis Club. After 12 years managing the Daytona Beach store, he was promoted to manage a large J. C. Penney store in Plantation, Florida, where he remained until his retirement in 1998.

Ted was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the outdoors, especially when sharing those interests with his two sons. Many happy hours were spent aboard his boat, “The Grumpy Two.” In retirement, he also enjoyed golf and tennis and continued boating and fishing for as long as he was physically able.

Ted and Beverly shared a love of travel, enjoying many trips and cruises to Europe and destinations throughout the United States and Canada.

Throughout their lives, Ted and Beverly sought out a church family wherever they lived. Their devotion to church, community, lasting friendships, and civic service became an important part of their family tradition.

After returning to Ormond Beach in 1998, Ted enjoyed an active and fulfilling retirement surrounded by his family and friends.

Ted is survived by Beverly, his high school sweetheart and wife of nearly 67 years; his sons, Derek West and Alan West; his daughter-in-law, Jennifer West; his sister, Donna West; and his three beloved grandchildren, Katelyn, Collin, and Ana West

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Ted will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his love of the outdoors, his commitment to his church and community, and the many lasting friendships he made throughout his life.

A private family service and burial is planned at the Volusia Memorial Funeral Home on Oct 1, 2026. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to the H. C. S. C. Foundation, 15220, Green Valley Drive, Chino Hills, CA 91709-4267 or the HCSC Foundation.com. The Foundation provides funds for retired JC Penney associates in need of assistance to meet their basic needs.