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Obituary For Alvin Andre West III
Military Honors for Alvin West, 46, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:30 a.m. (CST), Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 Highway 165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36875.
Mr. West, who passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Smyrna Georgia, was born September 7, 1976 in Roanoke, Virginia.
Public viewing will be Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.(CST).
Alvin was an Auburn High School Class of 1995 graduate. Upon graduation, Alvin enlisted in the United States Army where he completed basic training at Fort Sill, OK. After basic training he completed his first duty station in South Korea at Camp Kasey as a Bradley Tank Driver, next assignment was Fort Hood, TX, as military police. From 2003 to 2004, he was deployed to Iraq with the Alabama National Guard 214 Military Unit from Alexander City, Alabama and Tuskegee, Alabama.
While serving in the United States Army he received several medals, badges and ribbons which included: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; Korean Defense Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Reserve Medal with “M” device; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon and Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar. He also completed the Combat Lifesaver Course.
He leaves to cherish his precious memory: mother, Viola West-Jackson of Opelika, AL; aunt, Joyce Daniels of Opelika, AL; a host of other relatives and friends.
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Add A CondolenceViola sending my sincere condolences to you and your family on the passing of Alvin may you find peace and strength in the days ahead. Eddie and Edna Dowdell
My sincerest condolences. May God continue to strengthen the family and loved ones in the days and years to come. Rest well classmate.
With Love,
Libby Byrd AHS c/o 95
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Alvin was a good person and never hesitated to offer help when a person needed it.
Sending our condolences and prayers to Mrs. Viola and family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy Love, Lenard & Helen Beaton and Family
Sending Pray And Condolences To The Family's In The Loss Of Your Love 💕 One May Lord Give The The Family's Strength To Go Through This Difficult Time.Constance Echols & Michael Tarver Family's
Sending condolences and praying for the family's strength during your time of bereavement.
With deepest sympathy, Sabrina Moss Hand AHS C/O'95
May God continue to give us Peace and comfort,rest in Peace Alvin, Love you and miss you,🙏🏽❤️ Aunt Charlene and family.Roanoke Va.
Alvin, you will be dearly missed. I know you're in the arms of our Lord and Savior, RIH nephew, Love and miss you 💕, Aunt WeeWee of Roanoke Va.
To Viola & Family, Please accept my love and deepest sympathy on the passing of Alvin. I am sending you all my love and well wishes at this deeply saddening time. My God comfort you all during this time. Love, Bessie Cooper Harris
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