Birth Date: 02/07/1938
Deceased Date: 11/27/2023
James Sherwood West, 85, of Dunn (formerly of Erwin) passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at home following a period of declining health. He was born February 7, 1938, to the late James Dalton West and Mattie Mae West. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Gene West.
Sherwood was a dedicated member of Erwin Methodist Church for more than thirty years, serving as a Sunday School teacher, Trustee, and a member of his beloved Chancel Choir. He was a Freemason member of the Neill S. Stewart Lodge Number 556 where he was recently honored for sixty years of service.
He is survived by his wife Judy; two sons, Allen West and Toby West, wife Cindy; daughter Shelly Gospodarek, husband Dan; two granddaughters, Alli West and Avery Gospodarek; three step granddaughters, Amanda Tyndall, Heather West, and Parrish Carter, husband Ryan; three step great grandchildren, Carter, Leland and Amelia Tyndall.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Erwin Methodist Church, 600 Denim Drive, NC 28339 or Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, 600 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565.
