Wilbur R. West

Wilbur R. West, age 83, of 6110 S. 085 W., Wolcottville, Indiana died Sunday January 4, 2009 at his home.  He was born on August 16, 1925 in Muncie, Indiana to Durby & Martha (Davidson) West.  He married Rosemary Thornbro on August 14, 1949 in Muncie, Indiana.  She preceded him in death in September 1991.  He later married Betty Davidson.  She survives.  Mr. West was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp and fought in the Korean war and also served during the Vietnam war.  He received a purple heart due to injuries he received while in Korea.  He retired from the Indiana Gas Company and was a member of the American Legion Post #381 in Rome City, Indiana.  He is survived by 4 sons - Dave & Cindy West of Wolcottville, Indiana, Larry Schuyler of Portland Oregon, Charlie & Becky Miller and Robert Schuyler both of Muncie, Indiana.  7 Grandchildren, 19 Great-Grandchildren and several Great-Great Grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 brother - James West and 2 sisters - Berma Schuyler and infant sister Teresa who died at birth.  Visitation will be from 2-8 P.M. on Wednesday January 7, 2009 at the funeral home.  The funeral service will be held on Thursday January 8, 2009 at 1:00 P.M. at the South Side Church of the Nazarene with the Reverend Andy Cole officiationg in Muncie, Indiana.  There will also be a visitation from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. prior to the funeral service at the church.  Burial will be in Tomlinson Cemetery in Muncie, Indiana. 

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