James Marshall West, 64, of McGaheysville, passed away on   Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at his residence.

Mr. West was born on Nov. 17, 1944, in Norfolk, Va., and was the son of the late James Coake West and Elizabeth Marshall Richards.

Prior to his retirement, Jim was on active duty for the U.S. Navy for 20 years. He then worked for the civil service for 23 years and most recently was a Safety Manager for Navy Training. Jim was also a member of the Shriners.

On Oct. 28, 1972, he married Mary Kay Diggle West, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Mr. West is survived by one son, James West II and wife, Anne, of Norfolk, Va.; three daughters, Dawn Gonzales of Denton, Texas, Angela Fairchild of Austin, Texas, Kristine Tutkus and husband, Michael, of Chesapeake, Va.; two sisters, Betty Keech of Virginia Beach, Va., and Jan Baillie of Chesapeake, Va.; and seven grandchildren, Alex Fairchild, Ryan Gonzales, Christopher West, S

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May God watch over your family during this time of mourning, know that you have friends that will be there in your hour of need. Jim, You are a very kind and gentle person. One I am proud to call a friend. Thanks for the memories and friendship. David Bennett 2009-01-27 12:35:30

Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. Jim was a great leader who shared his wisdom with all. He was a friend and a mentor and will truly be missed. Mike Valet 2009-01-27 20:13:52

Rest in peace, dear Jim. Although I only got to know Jim for a short time, he was truly a blessing in my life as well as my sister, Jane. You all are in my prayers during this difficult time. Grace & Peace Ruth Ann Armentrout 2009-01-28 04:22:07

My prayers and condolences are with you during this sad time. Jim will be dearly missed. Dale Ault 2009-01-28 04:28:24

My deepest condolences for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Joanne Farber 2009-01-28 05:00:52

Mary Kay, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Jim was a good man and will be missed by all that knew him. I pray you and your family find comfort in your memories. Theresia Reistad 2009-01-28 05:54:54

I am truly sorry to hear of Jims passing, My prayers and condolences are with you during this sad time. I am going to miss him and the vision he brought to us durin his time that we worked together. The World is a much sadder place. DJ Leavnes 2009-01-28 12:04:39

I only knew Jim briefly when he worked at Dean Home Center in Elkton and being a WW2 navy vet we would always talk Navy. Jim was so friendly and likeable. He will be missed. My sympathy goes out to all his family. God Bless all of you. Stan Crider 2009-01-28 13:43:46

Sorry I cannot be with you and you family tomorrow. I have been sick since Sunday and found out today I have Pneumonia. I will be with you in my thoughts and prayers. Lots of good memories from the years we worked together at Dam Neck. With my deepest sympathy. Ann osborne Ann Osborne 2009-01-28 16:26:28

Mary Kay, My thoughts and prays are with you and your family. I only knew Jim for a few years and during that time he always had a smile on his face and a positive attitude. With my deepest sympathy. Richard Cornelius 2009-01-29 08:39:33

Mary Kay, my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. Jim and I worked together in the mid to late ninetys at Little Creek. He was a nice guy who enjoyed talking about NASCAR. As you know he especially liked Dale Earnhart. Jim always had an easy way about him. He will be truly missed. May he be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Dave Edwards 2009-01-29 20:00:47

Mary Kay, Please accept my heartfelt empathy for your loss. May God bless you with his compassinate care and comfort. With great respect, Larry McFarland Larry McFarland 2009-01-30 06:22:10

My prayers our with you and your family during your loss. I only knew Jim for a couple of years but he was a great man. He will truly be missed. Kalah Hancock Kalah Hancock 2009-02-01 10:54:44

Mary Kay, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I regret that I did not know Jim better but I can truly say that it was rare that I did not pass him in the hall with a warm smile on his face. Jason had the pleasure of working more closely with Jim and truly respected and looked up to him. Know that God is with you always. Kristina & Jason New 2009-02-03 15:55:10

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