Warren F Toler Funeral Home

Ben was born September 2, 1981.  He was the son of Rufus William West (Mary Ann West) and Rene Brandenburg West.   He was a United States Army veteran.Ben leaves to cherish his memories of a loving husband of 15 years his wife, Latanya Marie West.  He was the proud father of 4 children:  Deondre Michael Tate, Tionna Marie Tate, Tay Shawn Douglas West, and Jayla Nicole West.  His favorite mother-in-law Teresa Gordon.  Siblings with a lot of fond memories:  Sheri Nicole Dillon-Miller, Matthew Trever West and William Dee West.  Maternal grandmother Jesse Mae Hardy Brandenburg.Ben was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Rufus Walker West and Georgia Frances West.  Maternal grandparent Clayton Brandenburg.  His brother Theodore “Coty” Michell West.  His favorite father-in-law Ray Douglas Gordon.  And his sister-in-law Kimberly Ann Gordon.Ben enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.  Ben will be missed by all that had an opportunity to make his acquaintance.  Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 15, 1 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel by Bro. Willie Hargus Gordon.  Burial will be at the Flatwoods Cemetery.  Friends may call between 6 and 9 PM Wednesday at the Funeral Home.Pallbearers will be Deondre Tate, Tre-Von Sternagle, Michael Johnston, Tayshawn West, Ronald Dontay Mitchell and Jeff Sewell. (Berea Online)