Jake W. West 84 of 147 Clear Lake Dr. Prosperity died Saturday March 15 2014 at his residence. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday March 19 2014 at the Whitaker Funeral Home by the Rev. Pam Turfa. Visitation was from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Whitaker Funeral Home Newberry. The family suggests memorials be made to Corinth Lutheran Church 638 Corinth Road Saluda SC 29138. Mr. West was born on September 17 1929 in Saluda County a son of the late Julian A. and Leila Brooks West. He was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam and Korean Wars and retired from Champion Plywood Plant. Mr. West was a member of Corinth Lutheran Church enjoyed building things with his hands and being outside. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Gracie Whitfield West of the residence; daughter Eva Annette Brown and husband Clifford of Waukesha WI; son Kenneth A. West and wife Beverly of Prosperity; two grandsons Jeffrey and Justin West of Prosperity; and sisters Faye Powell of Ridge Spring Nell Gantt of Newberry and Mamie Longshore and husband Jimmy of Newberry. He was predeceased by two sisters Julette Leavell and Eleanor Reed. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home of Newberry SC is assisting the family.