Michael Lynn West, 56, of  Roanoke Rapids, died Sunday,  September 25, 2011, at Halifax Regional Medical Center.

Mr. West  was a loving  husband, father, “Papa”, brother and friend.  He worked at Davis Body Shop for over 20 years  and was a member of Central Baptist Church.

He was born November 3, 1954,  to the late Joe Irvin West and Bessie Aycock West.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joyce W. Nowell.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Fowler West;  his son, Marc Shaw and his wife, Brandy, and his daughter, Michelle West;   his brothers: Joe West and wife, Gail; Samuel “Sambo” West and wife, Brenda; Donald “Donnie”  West; his sisters:  Linda O’Briant and husband, Thad; Sheila “Kay” Ross and special friend, Freddie Floyd, all of Roanoke Rapids, and Patricia Collins and husband, Elliott, of Emporia; his grandson:  Aaron “Pee Wee” Shaw; and lots of special nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 27, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service which is handling the arrangements, and other times at his home..

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 28, at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home chapel conducted by Preacher Maurice Wheat.  Burial will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com.