Marland Ray West
December 9, 1929 - August 5, 2018
Marland Ray West age 88 of Conyers died August 5, 2018, He was born in Akron OH, and later came to came to Atlanta at the age of 9. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Essie West; wife, of 62 years Opal M. West, sister and brother-in-law, Marie and Oris Waite. He is survived by his son, Marland West; daughter, Bonnie West; sister and brother-in-law, Carole and Lester Erving; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Carolyn and Perry Conner; sisters-in-law, Jackie Housworth, Deloris Maddox and Judy Merritt; a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. Ray was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church, He served in The United States Army from 1952 to1954 as a Paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division. He worked for Embry Brothers Construction and was a bulldozer operator for years, he also owned and operated the County Corral Western Store for 14 years, and later worked for Starcrest Nursing Home for approximately 15 years. He enjoyed camping, fishing and working in his garden. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Scot Ward’s Green Meadow Chapel with Dr. Randy Reese officiating; interment will follow a Green Meadow Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday, August 6. 2018 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be submitted on -line at www.scotward.com . Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd ., Conyers, Ga 30012, 770-483-7216
Marland Ray West age 88 of Conyers died August 5, 2018, He was born in Akron OH, and later came to came to Atlanta at the age of 9. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Essie West; wife, of 62 years Opal M. West, sister and brother-in-law,... View Obituary & Service Information