Franklin West's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2021 in Salem, Virginia

Franklin West

June 11, 1934 - October 19, 2021 (87 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Franklin West's obituary , Passed away on October 19, 2021 in Salem, Virginia

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John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory

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Franklin West

June 11, 1934 - October 19, 2021 (87 years old)

Salem, Virginia

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Franklin West Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on October 19, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Franklin West of Salem, Virginia, born in Check, Virginia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Terry Samuel and Ima West (Saunders); his siblings, Eura Banner, Terry West and John William West; his siblings-in-law, James Turner, Clyde Banner, Esther West and Bobbie West; his daughter-in-law Jennifer West; and his nephew Jamie Turner.

He is survived by: his uncle John Grover West; his sons, Mark (Kathryn) and David (Denise) of Huddleston, VA; his wife Virginia "Jenny" West of Salem, VA; his grandsons, John of Floyd, VA and Sam (Lisa); his great grandchildren, Chloe, Jackson and Katelyn; his siblings, Mary Alice Turner of Salem, VA and Richard West of Chattanooga, TN.; Mary, Erma, Alice, Willie and Dolly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, act.alz.org.

Suggested donation : Alzheimer's Association

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory



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Rosemary Boardwine wrote a sympathy message

“I am so sorry to hear about Frankie. His mother and my grandmother (Merel Smith) were sisters. Frankie was not only handsome on the outside, he was handsome on the inside. Sincerely, Rosemary Hamilton Boardwine.(My mother was Sylvia Smith Hamilton.”


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John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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Oct 24

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John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home
305 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA 24153

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Oct 24

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West Family Cemetery

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