Dwayne Frank West

Dwayne Frank West, 89, of Lubbock, Texas passed away April 4, 2024. Dwayne was born September 19, 1934, in Keller, TX to Durward and Mary West. He was the third of three children and grew up on a dairy farm. He graduated from Amon Carter Riverside High School in 1952 in Fort Worth, Texas. He then attended Texas Tech University on a football scholarship majoring in Animal Husbandry. Following graduation, Dwayne entered full-time military status in the United States Air Force and was stationed at Reese Air Force Base in Lubbock. He and his wife Darrell became charter members of the HI Robinson Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church. After Dwayne's military service he retired as a full colonel. He then had a professional career as a commercial airline pilot flying for several airlines to many points around the globe while also raising his beautiful family. After the death of his dear Darrell he married his long-time friend Beverly. For almost 27 years they have enjoyed traveling together and spending time with family and friends. Loved ones include spouse Beverly Dague Babcock West, daughter Donna Bradley and husband Randy, daughter Danna Boren and husband Ben, son Dwight West and partner David Pallett, stepdaughter Karla Hankins and husband Mitch, stepson Glen Babcock and wife Wendy. Grandchildren include Will and Sarabeth Bradley, Lee and Samantha Bradley, Justin and Savanna Boren, Travis and Caitlin Boren, Emily and Ricky Ho, Katie Hankins and Curtis Enloe, Mary Beth and Kevin Osburn. Greatgrandchildren include Cody, Jesse, Annabelle, Gatlin, Henry, Benjamin, Naomi, and Grady. Other loved ones include many other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Durward and Mary West, his first wife Mildred Darrell Barney West, brother Steve West, and sister Bettye Jo Wiley. Visitation will be at Sanders Funeral Home Monday, April 08, 2024, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. A celebration of his life will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in First United Methodist Church with Dr. Shera Atkinson officiating. Graveside services will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth, TX at a later date. Please celebrate the life of Dwayne by visiting www.sanders funeral home.com. A webcast of services will be available as well as our online guest book.

Dwayne Frank West

September 19, 1934 - April 4, 2024