Son of Leon "Hack" West and Lenora Pavletich.
The Southern Illinoisan, June 17, 2013
SESSER -- Marvin Lee "Marvie" West, 66, of Carbondale, formerly of Sesser, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2013, in Herrin Hospital. Marvin was born Oct. 23, 1946, in Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin to Leon and Lenora (Pavletich) West. He always considered Sesser his residence, but he loved Carbondale, especially Carbondale Towers and Prairie Living at Chautauqua. Marvin graduated from Sesser High School in 1964 and attended Mount Vernon Community College. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sesser and Carbondale and active in both churches. He also was a member of the PrimeTimers. He loved attending church and the fellowship the members provided. Marvin especially liked their cookies. Survivors include three sisters, Kathy West and husband, Royce Jackson, of Du Quoin, Cindy Dame Van Horn and husband, Ron Van Horn, of Whittington and Melinda Kelly and husband, Joseph Kelly, of Sesser; nieces, Christina Leigh Vickers and husband, Uel Vickers, of Scheller and Aileen Kelly of Sesser; stepniece, Rachael Jackson of Carbondale; stepnephew, Paul and wife, Paige Pestka Jackson, of Miami; aunts and uncles, Norma Martin of Du Quoin, Larry and wife, Glenda Pavletich, of Sesser and Hollis Dale West of Lexington, Ky.; great-nephew, Haystin Vickers, and great-niece, Henley Vickers, both of Scheller; and several loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Joseph and Pierina Pavletich and Hollis and Gladys West; aunt, Patsy West; uncle, Charles "Chub" Martin; and his nephew and namesake, Brandon Lee Dame. Marvie was a special and unique individual in many ways. He was gifted in many areas of life. Because of his reading ability, he was very knowledgeable with the Bible and various biographies, particularly World War II leaders. He loved libraries, especially Carbondale Public Library. Marvin possessed a love for board games, cards, bingo and game shows, especially Jeopardy. He loved the arts and enjoyed attending events at Shryock. WSIU was his favorite channel. He loved to dance and probably was the best dancer of the family. Marvie was always ready for family activities, birthday dinners, holidays and vacations. He thoroughly enjoyed his various trips with the church. Services will be at 11 a.m. today, June 17, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Pastor Joseph Kelly of Eternal Friends in Christ and Tom Byford of First United Methodist Church of Carbondale officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Carbondale or Sesser, or to the donor's choice, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The Southern Illinoisan, June 17, 2013
SESSER -- Marvin Lee "Marvie" West, 66, of Carbondale, formerly of Sesser, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2013, in Herrin Hospital. Marvin was born Oct. 23, 1946, in Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin to Leon and Lenora (Pavletich) West. He always considered Sesser his residence, but he loved Carbondale, especially Carbondale Towers and Prairie Living at Chautauqua. Marvin graduated from Sesser High School in 1964 and attended Mount Vernon Community College. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sesser and Carbondale and active in both churches. He also was a member of the PrimeTimers. He loved attending church and the fellowship the members provided. Marvin especially liked their cookies. Survivors include three sisters, Kathy West and husband, Royce Jackson, of Du Quoin, Cindy Dame Van Horn and husband, Ron Van Horn, of Whittington and Melinda Kelly and husband, Joseph Kelly, of Sesser; nieces, Christina Leigh Vickers and husband, Uel Vickers, of Scheller and Aileen Kelly of Sesser; stepniece, Rachael Jackson of Carbondale; stepnephew, Paul and wife, Paige Pestka Jackson, of Miami; aunts and uncles, Norma Martin of Du Quoin, Larry and wife, Glenda Pavletich, of Sesser and Hollis Dale West of Lexington, Ky.; great-nephew, Haystin Vickers, and great-niece, Henley Vickers, both of Scheller; and several loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Joseph and Pierina Pavletich and Hollis and Gladys West; aunt, Patsy West; uncle, Charles "Chub" Martin; and his nephew and namesake, Brandon Lee Dame. Marvie was a special and unique individual in many ways. He was gifted in many areas of life. Because of his reading ability, he was very knowledgeable with the Bible and various biographies, particularly World War II leaders. He loved libraries, especially Carbondale Public Library. Marvin possessed a love for board games, cards, bingo and game shows, especially Jeopardy. He loved the arts and enjoyed attending events at Shryock. WSIU was his favorite channel. He loved to dance and probably was the best dancer of the family. Marvie was always ready for family activities, birthday dinners, holidays and vacations. He thoroughly enjoyed his various trips with the church. Services will be at 11 a.m. today, June 17, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Pastor Joseph Kelly of Eternal Friends in Christ and Tom Byford of First United Methodist Church of Carbondale officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Carbondale or Sesser, or to the donor's choice, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Son of Leon "Hack" West and Lenora Pavletich.
The Southern Illinoisan, June 17, 2013
SESSER -- Marvin Lee "Marvie" West, 66, of Carbondale, formerly of Sesser, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2013, in Herrin Hospital. Marvin was born Oct. 23, 1946, in Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin to Leon and Lenora (Pavletich) West. He always considered Sesser his residence, but he loved Carbondale, especially Carbondale Towers and Prairie Living at Chautauqua. Marvin graduated from Sesser High School in 1964 and attended Mount Vernon Community College. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sesser and Carbondale and active in both churches. He also was a member of the PrimeTimers. He loved attending church and the fellowship the members provided. Marvin especially liked their cookies. Survivors include three sisters, Kathy West and husband, Royce Jackson, of Du Quoin, Cindy Dame Van Horn and husband, Ron Van Horn, of Whittington and Melinda Kelly and husband, Joseph Kelly, of Sesser; nieces, Christina Leigh Vickers and husband, Uel Vickers, of Scheller and Aileen Kelly of Sesser; stepniece, Rachael Jackson of Carbondale; stepnephew, Paul and wife, Paige Pestka Jackson, of Miami; aunts and uncles, Norma Martin of Du Quoin, Larry and wife, Glenda Pavletich, of Sesser and Hollis Dale West of Lexington, Ky.; great-nephew, Haystin Vickers, and great-niece, Henley Vickers, both of Scheller; and several loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Joseph and Pierina Pavletich and Hollis and Gladys West; aunt, Patsy West; uncle, Charles "Chub" Martin; and his nephew and namesake, Brandon Lee Dame. Marvie was a special and unique individual in many ways. He was gifted in many areas of life. Because of his reading ability, he was very knowledgeable with the Bible and various biographies, particularly World War II leaders. He loved libraries, especially Carbondale Public Library. Marvin possessed a love for board games, cards, bingo and game shows, especially Jeopardy. He loved the arts and enjoyed attending events at Shryock. WSIU was his favorite channel. He loved to dance and probably was the best dancer of the family. Marvie was always ready for family activities, birthday dinners, holidays and vacations. He thoroughly enjoyed his various trips with the church. Services will be at 11 a.m. today, June 17, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Pastor Joseph Kelly of Eternal Friends in Christ and Tom Byford of First United Methodist Church of Carbondale officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Carbondale or Sesser, or to the donor's choice, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The Southern Illinoisan, June 17, 2013
SESSER -- Marvin Lee "Marvie" West, 66, of Carbondale, formerly of Sesser, passed away at 1:13 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2013, in Herrin Hospital. Marvin was born Oct. 23, 1946, in Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin to Leon and Lenora (Pavletich) West. He always considered Sesser his residence, but he loved Carbondale, especially Carbondale Towers and Prairie Living at Chautauqua. Marvin graduated from Sesser High School in 1964 and attended Mount Vernon Community College. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Sesser and Carbondale and active in both churches. He also was a member of the PrimeTimers. He loved attending church and the fellowship the members provided. Marvin especially liked their cookies. Survivors include three sisters, Kathy West and husband, Royce Jackson, of Du Quoin, Cindy Dame Van Horn and husband, Ron Van Horn, of Whittington and Melinda Kelly and husband, Joseph Kelly, of Sesser; nieces, Christina Leigh Vickers and husband, Uel Vickers, of Scheller and Aileen Kelly of Sesser; stepniece, Rachael Jackson of Carbondale; stepnephew, Paul and wife, Paige Pestka Jackson, of Miami; aunts and uncles, Norma Martin of Du Quoin, Larry and wife, Glenda Pavletich, of Sesser and Hollis Dale West of Lexington, Ky.; great-nephew, Haystin Vickers, and great-niece, Henley Vickers, both of Scheller; and several loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Joseph and Pierina Pavletich and Hollis and Gladys West; aunt, Patsy West; uncle, Charles "Chub" Martin; and his nephew and namesake, Brandon Lee Dame. Marvie was a special and unique individual in many ways. He was gifted in many areas of life. Because of his reading ability, he was very knowledgeable with the Bible and various biographies, particularly World War II leaders. He loved libraries, especially Carbondale Public Library. Marvin possessed a love for board games, cards, bingo and game shows, especially Jeopardy. He loved the arts and enjoyed attending events at Shryock. WSIU was his favorite channel. He loved to dance and probably was the best dancer of the family. Marvie was always ready for family activities, birthday dinners, holidays and vacations. He thoroughly enjoyed his various trips with the church. Services will be at 11 a.m. today, June 17, in Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Pastor Joseph Kelly of Eternal Friends in Christ and Tom Byford of First United Methodist Church of Carbondale officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser. Visitation was from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Carbondale or Sesser, or to the donor's choice, and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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