David Robert West

David Robert West was born on October 20, 1964 in Cheverly, MD to Martha Jean Ellis West and the late A. Howard West (both formerly of Fairmont, WV). He was the youngest of four siblings and, according to him, his parents’ favorite child. He remained close to his parents throughout his life, including moving to Chestertown with them and eventually building his house 40-feet away from theirs (yes, they measured). David “occasionally” attended Bladensburg High School. He earned his GED and began a life-long career in heavy-duty truck parts, first with Wareheim Air Brakes, then with Keller Truck Parts, and finally retiring from FleetPride as the store manager for Dover, Delaware. He was incredibly proud of his store and his coworkers with which he shattered many sales records. As a kid, David enjoyed playing pinball and was even featured in a local newspaper for his high scores. He worked many odd jobs as a teen including a game operator for a carnival, a dish washer at Berk Motley’s Sirloin Room, and a cashier for Theodoropoulos Papadopoulos’s gas station. David had many accomplishments in his short life and his family was immensely proud of him. One of his greatest accomplishments was his long-term sobriety. His hobbies included fishing, shooting sporting clays, and collecting decoys. He enjoyed his boat, especially the day he bought it and the day he sold it. There was seemingly no limit to the amount of time or money he could spend on Amazon or in hardware stores. He loved all of his dogs, past and present. He leaves behind a dog, Sierra, and one very special, failed barn cat named Bisquick, to wonder where their extra treats will come from now. David spent the last few months of his life in and out of the hospital and rehabilitation centers as he battled cancer and other health issues. He made his presence known and was bestowed the honorary title of “Mayor” at his last rehab facility. He even received the keys to the place when a nurse accidentally left them in his room. David will be greeted in heaven by his father, his brother Mark, favorite sister-in-law Ruth, and nephew Robert West. He is survived by his mother, Martha West (90) of Chestertown, sister Sharon and her husband Ernie Dennison, sister Diane Kent, niece Rebekah West (all of La Plata, MD), niece Rachel and her husband Pastor Timothy Davis of Chestertown, his nephew Ernie Dennison, Jr. and great-nephew Ernie James Dennison of Delmar, MD, aunt Melba Lough and uncle Robert Ellis both of Fairmont, WV, many cousins and friends. David would like to be remembered for his generosity and humor and would appreciate that to be his legacy for his family. He always did everything REELBIG. He was associated with Hope Fellowship Church in Chestertown. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the church’s Building Fund: ctownhope.com PO BOX 579 Chestertown, MD 21620

David Robert West

October 20, 1964 - September 15, 2024