Arthur "Art" Thomas West

April 10, 1930 - October 26, 2020

Arthur “Art” Thomas West, Milton, Florida went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2020. He enjoyed a full, active, and productive life leaving behind a legacy of goodwill, good deeds, and a loving family. Art’s favorite hobby was golfing and spending time with his family and friends. He was born on April 10, 1930 in Darby, PA to Ida Mae Fillman West and William Hall West. Art leaves behind his siblings: Harry, Bobby, Janet, and Marion all of New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Joey, Bill, Johnny, Jimmy, and Doris. Art retired from the United States Army in 1969, attaining the rank of SFC (E-7) after 21 years of service. He was a Korean and Vietnam veteran and was decorated with the Bronze Star and many other distinguished medals. Again in 1990, Art retired as Chief of Police at Camp Peary after 21 years of federal government service. Art was a long-time member of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in West Point, VA, The West Point Knights of Columbus and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9808 Battlefield in Mechanicsville, VA. Art married his first wife, Mary Ann Seluga West on November 8, 1952. They had spent 46 years together when Mary passed away. They leave one daughter, Linda Marie Marcum (Steven), one granddaughter, Ashleigh, and three great grandchildren: Olivia, Noah, and Isaiah. Art married his second wife, Martha Sturtz West in February 2000 who preceded him in death after 16 years of marriage. Stepdaughter, Georgette Perry; Stepson, Richard Jr. (Marcie; Step grandchildren Catherine, Ronnie (Apple), Sarah, Ricky and Julia Meade (Jacob); Step great grandchildren Veronica, Lexi (Austin), Savannah, Isabelle, Jackson, Gregory, Renn, Meade, Aidan, and one step great, great grandson Landon. On Monday, November 2, 2020, Visitation at Vincent Funeral Home in West Point from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm with a Vigil at 7:00 pm is scheduled. On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church will be held at 1:00 pm and directly after Mass burial will be at St. Theresa’s Cemetery in West Point, VA. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society.