CLARENCE CECIL WEST

Clarence Cecil West, son of the late James and Martha West was born
at Vienna, Mo., on April 5, 1904, and passed away suddenly Thursday,
October 2, 1969, at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 27 days.
He was united in marriage to Blanche Meyers on June 30, 1828.
They made their home in St. Louis, Mo., where he was a plaster
contractor until two years ago when they moved to Crawford Co. to
make their home.  He was preceded in death by one brother, James D.
West.
He leaves to morn his passing his devoted wife, blanche, three
sisters, Marie Freivogel, St. Louis, Clara Schemme, Bland, Mo.,
Viola Shockley, Vienna, Mo., his stepmother, Ethel West, of Ill., 1
step-brother Farrell Salee, of Ill., nieces, nephews, and other
relatives.  In 1932 he united with the Lafayette Baptist Church
where he was a very active member.  He became a member of the 
Steelville Baptist church in 1968.
He was a kind and loving husband, brother, uncle, a good neighbor
and will be sadly missed by his loved ones.
Funeral services were conducted at the Jonas-Wood Funeral Home 
Chapel, Friday, Oct. 3, 1969 at 7:30 p.m., the Rev. Geo. Miller
officiating.
Second service was held Sat. at the Carondelet Baptist Church
at 2:00 p.m., St. Louis.  Rev. E. N. Rogers officiating.  Interment
in the Mount Hope Cemetery under the direction of the Jonas-Wood
Funeral Home.