Ronald West

Ronald Nottingham West, 73, husband of Emily Faye West and a resident of Machipongo, VA, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at his residence. A native of Birdsnest, VA, he was the son of the late Robert Burns West and the late Charlotte Nottingham West. He was a retired educator, 25 year member of Northampton Fire and Rescue, taught E.M.T. classes and a proud 50 year member of the United States Coast Guard Auxillary.

In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his brother, Norwood James “Jimmy” West and his wife, Carol, of Ocean Pines, MD; aunt, Jo West of Birdsnest; niece, Holly T. West; nephew, Brian C. West; and numerous cousins and great nieces and great nephews.

A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at 2:00PM at The Barrier Island Center, 7295 Young St, Machipongo.  Interment will follow in Red Bank Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Virginia Wesleyan University, John A. Trinder Center for Advancement, Godwin Hall, 5817 Wesleyan Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.