Stanley Martin West

Stanley Martin West, age 54, passed away peacefully at his home in Havre de Grace, MD on November 25th, 2014. He was the son of US Army, Master Sgt. (Ret.), Bert A. and Betty J. Whitworth West. He attended Aberdeen High School for two years while his family was stationed at A.P.G. and graduated in 1978 from Baker High School in Columbus, GA. Known as "Stan" to family and friends, he was employed as a Federal Government Civilian employee for the U.S. Dept. of the Army for 24 years. He was hired as an asbestos removal tech., but then was transferred to Chapel Hill water treatment plant, Aberdeen, MD as a water treatment plant operator until the year 2000 when he transferred to VanBibber water treatment plant in Edgewood, MD, with a Class 4 license. He often volunteered to work holidays so that other co-workers could be with their families. He was an avid gun collector and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, he enjoyed both hunting and fishing, as well as being an accomplished billiards player and a member of the American Pool Association, Local Division 91 in Havre de Grace from 1993 to 2005. His team won many trophies. He was also a 18 year member of the Sons of the American Legion Joseph L. Davis Post No. 47 in Havre de Grace. Stan was a huge fan of the Orioles and Ravens and Nascar drivers, Jeff Gordon and Jimmy Johnson. He loved his companions, his pets, Poo, his dog and Stevie his cat. Stan is preceded in death by his mother Betty J. West and his nephew Charles Jason Futty. He is survived by his sister Sarah A. and husband Charles Keith Futty and his father US Army, Master Sgt. (Ret.) Bert A. West and wife Foroogh of Land 0' Lakes, FL, and his many close friends. In lieu offlowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Legion Joseph L. Davis Post No.4 7, 501 Saint John St., Havre de Grace, MD 21078. A memorial gathering will be held at the American Legion in Havre de Grace on Sunday, December 14th from 1:00-4:0Opm. A luncheon will be provided. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001