Birth date: Jan 22, 1960 Death date: Sep 16, 2020
Douglas Allen West, 60, of Ona, WV was called to his Heavenly home on Sept 16, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born in Welch W.V. on Jan 22, 1960 and was a resident of Roderfield before moving to the Huntington area Read Obituary
Traci, Janet, Jennifer, Christian, Matthew, and all other family members I never met, I offer my deepest condolences. I am so very saddened to hear of his passing. Doug was someone who was not only a co-worker and friend but someone who gave me guidance and advice many times over the years that I knew him. His goofy antics gave me many laughs. With all of the lives that Doug has touched, an ocean of tears have been shed at his passing.
I was so saddened to hear about Doug. I coached him when he played for the McKenzie Raiders in the Sandy River Midget League at Iaeger. An outstanding player. I occasionally would run into him in Wal-Mart through the years, in fact, I would often look for him. So glad to know he loved the LORD.
So very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I knew him as a teenager and he was always so sweet to me. Prayers for Ronald, Clark and the entire family!
My thoughts and prayers are with all his children and family. Doug is definitely in heaven and will always be with us all, he taught us through hard work and dedication that life is wonderful believing in God and yourself will always keep a smile on your face. Working with him at Tristate Airport over the years and always seeing him at Walmart sharing stories about work and children. He loved his family and was glad he gave them a good life. I was shocked to hear about his passing. I will miss his friendship and I'm extremely thankful that I had the opportunity to know him. A Great Man! And so Proud that he served law enforcement. Especially when the President came to Huntington. Rest in peace. Your friend Pat.
Doug was my cousin and friend, he lived next door to me for many years, he was a very special young man and he will be missed by family and friends. RIP
I will always remember cousin Doug with a smile and regret that I never spent more time with him after we grew up and went our separate ways. Doug was tough and ruggedly handsome outside and beautifully tender and sweet inside. Because he was always admirably honest, I was not surprised when the young Doug promptly turned in an envelope full of money that he found in a local store. Nor was I surprised when he knocked out a seasoned opponent about one minute into a boxing match that his parents and I attended in Beckley. I turned to say something to Brenda, the crowd roared, and when I turned around, his opponent was lying on the floor, wanting no more of Doug's powerful punches, I'm sure. Like the boxing match/Tough Man Contest that ended so quickly, Doug left us way too soon and wanting more of his smiling, positive presence in our lives. Tough as he was, Doug was also God-fearing and held great reverence for all things related to Jesus. He, I believe, made his peace with the Lord during the '70's when we all gathered for the many wonderful youth-filled services at the Roderfield Methodist Church. Doug was engaging, fun and sometimes humorous when he we had the catch-up conversations that cousins so often have when reuniting for special occasions. Most of all, Doug had a king size heart and was sensitive and sweet, something that greatly endeared him to those of us who knew and loved him. I will miss his mischievous laugh, his happy-to-see-you hugs and the big smile that forever graced his handsome face. We are all better for having known Doug and for the difference he made in our lives. Our world is diminished by his passing, but Heaven, I am sure, just got a wee bit brighter with his arrival.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My husband and I botched worked at the airport with Doug and he was the nicest guy. Always smiling and joking around. We’ll be praying for all of you and Doug will be forever missed . God Bless.
As a young boy, Doug played midget league football for my Dad in Iaeger, WV. As a young man, he served as a police officer with my husband at Marshall University. Although I didn't really know Doug personally, I felt like I did because my Dad and my husband spoke so well of him and he was so friendly and outgoing, always willing to lend a helping hand. I am so sorry for your loss.
