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Tom Lewis West

1957 - 2021

Tom Lewis West obituary, 1957-2021, Lubbock, TX

BORN

1957

DIED

2021

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Tom West Obituary

Lubbock- Tom West, 63, passed away January 9, 2021 after a brief illness. Tom was born to Dirk and Mary Ruth West on October 25, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas.

Tom graduated from Monterey High School in 1976 and attended Texas Tech University. Tom was employed at the Community Health Clinic of Lubbock in fundraising. Tom was very involved in the Lubbock community, serving on boards and promoting the city.

Tom was everyone's friend and always had a big smile and hug ready. His love of family and friends was boundless.

Tom is survived by his brother, Tim (Debbie) , sister, Mandy, nieces and nephews April Fox (Josh), Amy Kernan (Ed), Carrie Modesto (Chris), Cameron (Rachel), Clayton (Laura) their families, and girlfriend, Julie Elston.

Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Dirk and Mary Ruth West, nephew, David Martinez, and brother-in-law, Mike Romero. A private service is planned.

Memorials are suggested to Raider Red Support Fund, 4606-23rd Street, Lubbock, Texas, 79407 and the Lubbock County Health Center, 1610-5th Street, Lubbock, Texas, 79401.

Published by Lubbock Avalanche-Journal from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2021.
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Tom I will miss you my friend!! R.I.P.

Gregory Millard

Friend

January 26, 2021

Tom will be missed by numerous people prayers for the family and Julie! Yes I agree Tom always had a smile and lot of friends RIP my friend. Dawn McFadden Nivens

Dawn

Friend

January 24, 2021

Rest In Peace, my good friend. You will be sorely missed by many! You were a shining light in a sometimes gloomy world.

Tom Cannon

Friend

January 24, 2021

He was a heck of a good friend to have!

Samuel Clay

Friend

January 22, 2021

Tom has always been and will always be special to Carmie and myself. We thank him for all the good times and sharing awesome memories . Tom and I shared the same birthday ten years apart. We had lots of fun making invitations for our parties that made us look ridiculous, but good times for all. Tom was very kind and he loved his mom and family. He will be missed and remembered by so many.

David Leake

Friend

January 22, 2021

I will miss that smiling face and laugh that stood out in a crowd. Rest in peace.

Pat Hughes Almack

Friend

January 22, 2021

We were saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. We met Tom many years ago through the West Texas Running Club. Any time we saw him at a race or elsewhere, he made it a point to acknowledge our presence with a big hug. He was a man of integrity, ingenuity, and compassion. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Tom, now you can run home to be with your parents and our savior.

Tony & Josie Aleman

Friend

January 21, 2021

I was shocked and saddened to hear as Tom was vivacious, always smiling and positive about life. It is a tragedy he departed at such a relatively young age. He will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Andy Hansen

Friend

January 21, 2021

I met Tom several times through his work at CHCL. He was kind, gracious and always smiling. God bless his family and friends.

Carrie Blair

Acquaintance

January 21, 2021

I was so saddened to hear Tom had passed. Great person, great smile, always friendly and to me, he was "the face of Lubbock, Texas". My condolences to his great family. RRosen

Richie Rosen

Friend

January 21, 2021

Tom, We became friends before we even started school. So many memories to even put in writing. Me and you still lived in our childhood neighborhood and when you moved home after Ruth passed which broke my heart I lived across the alley from you and looked forward to catching up. When I saw you were I'll I prayed daily. I'm going to miss you brother. Your in good company now. I'm gonna miss you. Let's just say I'll see ya bro.
Don

Donnie Davis

Friend

January 19, 2021

Omg Tom was one of those guys that I thought would out live all of us. This news breaks my heart and so senseless. Like Lee, I met Tom in 7th Grade. We was always decent and kind. I used to run into him all the time. Even though I left Lubbock in 87 every time I would go back to visit he was the one person I always seemed to run into and his looks never changed or his kindness. I know like his father he made a huge impact on Lubbock and the surrounding areas. Tom West was a class act and will always remember him. Sending love to all his family, friends and fellow classmates.

Becky Mathis Pentland

Classmate

January 15, 2021

Tom always was and always will be one of the most "stand up" men I shall ever know. I regret not spending more time with him. Let him be our teacher; to love one another.

Mark Luchsinger

Classmate

January 12, 2021

I will miss you starting our running races real slow then I’d hear your shuffling gait come up behind me and pass me before the finish.. You had such a great sense of humor...we’ll race again

Mark Pessa

Friend

January 11, 2021

We'll miss you my good friend.

Rob Haug

Friend

January 10, 2021

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