Samuel Gordon West, Iii

Samuel Gordon "Sam" West III March 11, 1944-March 15, 2012 Samuel Gordon West III, 68, of Florence passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2012 with his family at his side. He was born in Greensboro, NC to Gordon and Rosa West on March 11, 1944. He was a 1962 graduate of Grimsley High School and a 1966 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He was an avid Carolina fan who took great pleasure in showing his Tarheel loyalty. He enjoyed many years of duck hunting and was a proud member of Ducks Unlimited for many years.Sam had a rewarding career at Marlowe Manufacturing in Florence where he served as Head of Marketing. In retirement he enjoyed his association with Young's Pecan Plantation and life with his beloved Springer Spaniels, Matthew, Godfrey, and Hendrix. He was an avid golfer, sports fan and enjoyed a former association with Nascar and The Rockingham Speedway. In recent years he lived a quiet life after his health declined. He took great pride in his family, having tremendous recall and enjoying family conversations. He was a true nature lover-bird watching and filling his many bird feeders. Preceded in death by his father, Samuel Gordon West, Jr, he is survived by his wife of 38 years, Frances Tynes West; daughters, Frances Finley West "Finley" of Charleston, SC, Anne West Fitts also of Charleston, SC; his mother, Rosa West Tucker of Southern Pines, NC; his brother, Stanley Winborne West, Sr. of Southern Pines, NC; 2 nieces, 1 nephew and 21 first cousins. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 24, 2012 in Greensboro, NC at Forest Lawn Cemetery where he will be laid to rest. Local arrangements are being handled by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. The family greatly appreciates the loving and dignified care given to Sam during his final days by the doctors and staff of The McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC. Memorial contributions may be made to the McLeod Hospice House, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502, or to the charity of one's choice. Please sign the guest registry for Mr. West at the obit section of www.stoudenmiredowling.com.