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West, Donald "Butch" R.

October 17, 1949 –
 July 19, 2020

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Donald (Butch) Ray West, age 70, died after a long fight with cancer on July 19, 2020. Butch is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Fairleigh, his children, Chelle Rae Wheeler, Charlotte Railsback and husband Brent, and Corey West. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Trevor Ray West, Elizabeth Gutierrez, Dylan Wheeler, and Emma Raye Railsback; great grandchildren, Dakodah West and Warenlee Gutierrez, as well as his sister, Mary Ann Pryor and husband CJ; and his brother Harry M. West and wife Susie. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ellen West, and his brothers, Rickey Lee West, and Jimmy Gene West. Butch was born on October 17, 1949, to Mary Ellen West in Centerville, TX. He was a proud Marine that served as a dog handler in the Vietnam War. After returning from the war, he worked as an electrician until he and his brother Rickey opened West Boats Inc. of Mesquite, Texas. Butch was a true family man and a loving father. He was known by family and friends to be a quick-witted tough guy with a good heart. He loved hunting, working on his farm, and his many bulldogs through the years. A burial is scheduled for 11am on August 18, 2020 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery – 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75211 where he will be honored by the Military.

    Brent Railsback
    10 Aug 2020
    5:56pm

    Always remembered and never forgotten. RIP Butch West.

    Kurt & Roxanne Blissett
    10 Aug 2020
    6:43pm

    Our deepest sympathy.

    Barbara West Timlinson
    10 Aug 2020
    7:34pm

    As a sister in law to Butch, I have known him since he was in grade school and he will be missed very much. Butch was a very caring person with a kind heart and he will always have a soft spot in my heart.

    Ray Compton
    11 Aug 2020
    4:00pm

    May he rest in peace

    Steve Bones
    11 Aug 2020
    5:32pm

    RIP Butch !

    Joseph Claiborne
    12 Aug 2020
    11:36am

    I am really sorry for your loss. Butch was really respectful to me from the day I met him in 1996 at West Boats. I bugged him a lot when I met him because I purchased a super old 1950 evinrude boat motor (Not from him…LOL) and no matter how many questions I asked, he answered them. I finally purchased my boat from him in 2004. He taught me A LOT about boats, as well as how to manage my own small business. His voice and laugh will forever be etched in my memories. May he Rest In Paradise!!

    Bobby and Marsha Johns
    12 Aug 2020
    5:44pm

    Loved, loved your dad. We have so many fun memories from our young adult times. So sorry for your loss.

    Tim Burgess
    12 Aug 2020
    9:13pm

    To know Butch was to know a true heck of a man. He loved those girls of his and he loved his brothers and sister like you would not believe. From a
    Longtime friend I know the world lost one of its few hero’s.

    PAMELA SHANNON FARRELL
    12 Aug 2020
    10:38pm

    RIP Donald. A life well lived!

    Braden
    17 Aug 2020
    8:38am

    You will be missed by so many. Rest In Peace

    Steven Mark Bolden
    18 Aug 2020
    1:20pm

    Rest easy Brother , I will catch up to you on the other side , Semper Fi

    Steven Mark Bolden
    19 Aug 2020
    5:46am

    Rest Easy Brother , will catch up to you on the other side , Semper Fi.

    Steve Bolden
    20 Aug 2020
    12:57pm

    Rest easy Brother , will catch up to you on the other side, Semper FI

    Liz
    5 Sep 2020
    7:40pm

    Always and forever my hero

    Karol and Tim Brown
    30 Sep 2020
    4:56pm

    RIP Butch. A wonderful neighbor. Also willing to offer a helping hand to us. A very hard working and kind man. I will miss looking across the street and seeing him wave at me from his tractor.

    Charlotte
    19 May 2021
    1:10pm

    Everyday I think I wish I could hug him!

    Charlotte
    17 Oct 2021
    8:51pm

    Happy birthday Dad. I fought back my tears all day trying to appear okay. Part of me died with you. Miss you!

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