James Frederick West Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Frederick West of Raleigh, North Carolina, who passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Frederick West to show support.
As James Frederick departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though James Frederick may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy James Frederick leaves behind.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Warren Wright and Catherine Louise West; his wife Kathy Blankenship; his son Ashley West; his daughter-in-law Andrea; his granddaughters, Halle West of Raleigh and Caroline West of Raleigh; his sister Cathy Litvin of Huntersville; and his pet Weston.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation or to the University of North Carolina Annual Giving in honor of Fred's lifelong commitment to education and helping others, by using the links below, under 'Donations'.
