Paul Fredrick West, age 94

Paul Fredrick West, age 94 passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

A native of Rutherford County, he was a former employee of Aeroquip Corporation, attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and was a member of The Gilkey Ruritan Club for over 40 years. Paul was also a veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force.

He is survived by one daughter, Susan Jean West Dowdle and husband Kenneth; one grandson, one sister, Betty Daphene Franklin; one great granddaughter, one great grandson, two stepsons, Steve Franklin and Mark Franklin; one stepdaughter, Judy Hall and husband Steve; one step grandchild, four step great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, two great great great grandchildren.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Burgin and Sarah Maude Cudd West; his first wife, Betty Jean Hodge West; his second wife, Nellie Warren West; one grandson, Kenneth Jason Dowdle; two brothers, Bobby West and Michael West.

Funeral services will be held 11am Thursday, September 7 at Crowe's Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mackenzie Gary and Mr. Steve Franklin officiating. The Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard will be providing military honors. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Paul will be laid to rest privately in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.