Fred W. West

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Fred W. West, 58, of Greencastle, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014.

He was born on March 30, 1956 in Indianapolis to Davey J. West and Mary E. Linder West.

Fred was employed by the State of Indiana for 33 years as an Indiana Department of Transportation employee, working his way up through the ranks from maintenance worker to operations manager for the Cloverdale District.

As part of his work experience with INDOT, he attended Purdue University.

Fred enjoyed playing pool, computers and old muscle cars, including his spotless 1995 Camaro.

He was preceded in death by a brother, David C. West, on April 6, 2013.

Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Darlene D. Dixon West, whom he married on Jan. 13, 1974 in Indianapolis; his parents of Indianapolis; two children, Michelle Pettit, of Greencastle, and Jeffery A. West and wife Nicole, of Georgia; two siblings; three grandchildren, Chad W. Pettit, Hayden J. Pettit and Julian J. West; and a brother-in-law, Merle Dixon and wife Carol, of Greencastle.

A celebration of Fred's life will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Bittles and Hurt Funeral Home, Greencastle, with Pastor Donnie Watson officiating.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 3 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Memorials in Fred's memory may be shared with the charity of your choice.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.BittlesandHurt.com.