Abraham Grant West

Abraham Grant West, 71, of Boomer, passed away, Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.He was born May 8, 1950 in Caldwell County to the late Ira Alexander West and Fannie Kilby West.In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by, a daughter, Sarah Ann West; three brothers, York Alexander West, Harvey William West, and Ira Elmo West; six sisters, Annie Elizabeth West Laws, Mary Easter West Houck, Vera Edna West McLean, Florence Victoria West Walker, Minnie Sylvester West Smith, and Ruth Neoma West Shook. “Abe” was a man of many talents including carpentry, mechanics, and entrepreneur.He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whom he taught to fish and love hard.Abraham will always be his family’s “Sunshine”. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years Margaret Elizabeth Price West, one son, John Paul West; three daughters, Regina “Gina” West Oakes and husband David, Lori Anne West Smargian and husband Jason, and Amanda Grace West Barnes and husband Travis; honorary son, Timothy Alan Philyaw; seven grandchildren, John Paul Grant West (Kristy), Sarah Elizabeth Harding (DJ), Regina Ashley Eller (Dustin), Samantha Elizabeth Millsaps (Preston), Garrett Weston Smargian, Aleighea Elizabeth Barnes and Tyler Westlee Barnes; six great-grandchildren, Alexander Grant West, Adam Grayson West, Abigail Ann West, Colt Alexander Harding, Madison Hollie Harding, and Avery Lee Millsaps; and one sister, Sarah Rebecca West Holman. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 14, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Blue Ridge Memorial Park conducted by Reverend Randy Goode and singer/friend Dallas Harding. Serving as honored pallbearers will be: John West, Garrett Smargian, David Oakes, Jason Smargian, Travis Barnes, DJ Harding, Dustin Eller, and Tim Philyaw. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.