James Holroyd West Jr.

Mr. James Holroyd West, Jr., 81 of Salisbury passed away Monday morning May 8, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born July 18, 1935 in Charleston, SC he was the son of the late Catherine Cecil (Caca) and James H. West, Sr. (Pike). He graduated from Boyden High School in 1953 and Davidson College in 1957 where he was an outstanding athlete in football and baseball. Mr. West was also an avid golfer enjoying the game his entire life. While at Davidson he completed Officer Candidate School and afterwards proudly served as a lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Upon completion of the Marines Mr. West moved back to Salisbury and joined Bamby Bakery in 1961 where he eventually became President. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Salisbury where he served on various committees over the years. He served as President of the Kiwanis Club, and was on the board of Directors for Home Federal Savings Bank. Mr. West delivered Meals on Wheels for 26 years. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jean Wilhelm West; sons: James H. West, III. (Lisa) of Atlanta, GA; Gregory Peeler West of Cornelius, NC; Bradford Robinson West of Salisbury, NC; and Justin Schuyler West of Duck, NC; grandchildren, of whom he was tremendously proud and who brought him great joy, Alex, Nathan, and Nicholas West, Avery and Schyler West, Spencer and Davis West, and Althea Jean West; brother, David P. West (Fran) of Rockingham, SC; and numerous nephews. The Memorial Service will be held 11 AM Friday (May 12) at First United Methodist Church; officiated by Rev. Dr. Mark Conforti. A reception for family and friends will be held following the memorial service in the church Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church Music Fund, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144; The V Foundation for Cancer Research, 14600 Weston Parkway, Cary, NC 27513 or Hospice of Rowan County, 720 Grove St., Salisbury, NC 28144. Our sincere thanks to Dr. Bill Brinkley and Hospice of Rowan for their care and support during his brief illness. Summersett Funeral Home is serving the West family. Online condolences may made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

James Holroyd West Jr.

July 18, 1935 - May 8, 2017