Fred "Buster" Doyle West
December 13, 1941 ~ October 14, 2022
GREENVILLE – Fred "Buster" Doyle West, age 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 14, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on December 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Fred Thomas West and Grace Herring West.
Fred was proud to serve his country in the United States Army. He Graduated from East Carolina University with a Master’s in Psychology. Fred was a true servant to his Lord, his family, his church, and to others all around him. He was a hard-working man and a great role model to his girls and all that knew him. Fred was an animal lover of all and a whisperer to horses and dogs, he loved life to the fullest, he was a family man, he was funny, but most of all he was selfless. In addition, Fred was an enthusiast of exotic cars, especially corvettes, he was an avid member in the Corvette Club for many years, A loving and dedicated husband, father, brother, and dear friend to many. Fred will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
Fred is survived by his wife of 41 years, Brenda Bryant West of Greenville; his daughters, Grayson West Barrett and husband, Randy of Burgaw and Alyson West Sparks and husband, Joseph of Greenville; his sister, Faye West Ethridge and husband, Roger Lee “Buddy”, Jr. of Battleboro; and many nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Fred’s life will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Charles Taylor and Kenneth Mullen officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service in the Atrium of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Fred’s memory to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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I am so sorry to see this. Fred was a joy to be around. I am thankful as a believer I will see my Christian brother again ❤️
I am so very sorry to read this.
Fred (Buster) was a dear friend to me. My condolences to his Sister Faye. I loved her and his dear family.😥
Fred was a very special person to all who knew him!
To the West/Sparks family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May you and your family find the strength and love.
I am sorry for the family’s loss. I worked with Fred years ago at the State Farm Claims Center in Rocky Mount. He was always upbeat and was a perfectionist in every thing he did.
He was always such a nice man!
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I love you Daddy. Yours always, Grayson
The Refresh Team is praying for you and your family. Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
I have known Fred and family for 40+ years. I will miss Fred’s upbeat personality. He will be truly missed by me and my staff. Chris Habit
“Uncle Fred”, there are very few childhood memories of mine that don’t involve you, Mrs. Brenda and Alyson. How blessed am I? You were there for every dance recital, cheered me on at most sporting events, were there to celebrate major milestones, and always showed interest and shared enthusiasm for what was going on for me personally. I will forever cherish the memories of Christmas Eve get-togethers, the West-Woolard family beach trips to Emerald Isle, game nights (especially phase 10), your love for just about any action packed movie, the loving banter between you and my dad, and hearing you say “Hey baby girl!” most every time I saw you! You will be greatly missed, “Uncle Fred”, but I smile knowing you’ll continue to look out for all of those you loved from above, and you’ll never be far from our hearts!
Our sincere condolences.