Donald Dewey West

Donald Dewey West, born to Ila Belle (Lawrence) West and Elix Dewey West on November 12, 1936, received his heavenly wings on November 15, 2023, at age 87. Don’s legacy to his family and friends is that of a Christian life well lived, full of love and lasting memories for all who loved him dearly. Don grew up in Stamford, TX on 202 E. Bunkley Street, alongside his brothers, Kenneth, and Royce. It was there that he learned hard work, gratefulness, grit and love.  Amongst the many good times, life experiences, and lessons learned in Stamford, it was there he met his wife Sandra Ann (Sorrell) West; whom he later shared 63 years of married life with.

Don was a natural leader and had a special way of balancing humility with ambition.  He served in the National Guard, was a member of the Snyder Chamber of Commerce Gold Coaters, the Lions Club, Colonial Hill Baptist Church, the Masonic Lodge.  He was also instrumental in creating the Snyder Athletic Hall of Honor.  One of his most notable career achievements was owning and operating Hugh Boren and Son Insurance Agency until his retirement in 2006.

In his spare time, he enjoyed golf outings with friends and going to football games to support the Snyder Tigers. He also shared life with a special group of men that he considered his Red Leather Family – using the phrases of “Red Leather” which was answered by “Love you Forever”.  Those closest to him will always remember the way he lit up a room! He could make everyone laugh one minute with a funny story and the next minute tear up with a heartfelt prayer.

Don is proceeded in death by his wife Sandra West, his mom and dad, Ila Belle and Dewey West,  brother Royce West, sister-in- laws Janet Sojourner, Shirley West and son-in-law Richard Huddleston.  He is survived by his brother, Kenneth West (Claudette), sister-in-law, Syntha West, his two daughters and their husbands, Deborah Hicks (Dan), Donna Larson (Greg) of Midland Texas.  Nine grandchildren, Dan Hicks Jr. (Kim), Shannon Meeks, Amanda Richardson (Chris), Melissa Claburn (Chad), Ryan Huddleston (Kara), Wesley Huddleston (Brittany), Kyle Larson (Samantha), Haley Ashley (Tyler) and Kacey Broadway (Blake). Twenty Great Grandchildren and Eight Great-Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. We would also like to thank those who gave of their time and special care to him: Bevin Jackson, Martha Ramirez and her special team of angles Amy Reyes, Lorna Dawson, and Nancy Perez.  Heart to Heart Hospice and his nurse Tammy Scarbrough and the staff at Polo Park – Sodalis Senior Living.

Services are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seal Funeral home in Snyder Texas.  Visitation will be held from 6 PM to 7 PM on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 2 PM at Colonial Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Tommy Culwell officiating.  Interment will follow at Hillside Memorial Gardens.