Jerry Allen West, age 81, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Randolph Health with his family by his side.
Mr. West was born in Randolph County on January 30, 1938 to Theron Baldwin and Pearl Hudson West. He was a 1956 graduate of Asheboro High School where he was a member of the 1954-1955 State Championship Basketball Team. In 2018, Jerry was inducted into the Asheboro High School Sports Hall of Fame. Jerry retired from First National Bank after 41 years of service. For many years, he was a very involved member of First E&R United Church of Christ, where he served as a deacon, elder, and treasurer. He most recently attended Flag Springs United Methodist Church. Jerry will be remembered as a humble and compassionate man who always put others first. He enjoyed coaching youth basketball, football, and baseball and was a huge Duke fan.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Culverhouse West; sons, Gregory Allen West and wife Paige of Atlanta, GA and Steven Jerry West of Asheboro; grandchildren, Whitney, Lauren, and Jay West all of Atlanta, GA; great granddaughter, Addison Ogden of Atlanta, GA; and brother, Sidney West of Asheboro.
In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his sister, Audrey West Allen.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 1:00-2:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. A memorial service will follow on Thursday at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carol Hunter officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Flag Springs United Methodist Church, 5852 Zoo Parkway, Asheboro, NC 27205.
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