CHARLES STEVEN "STEVE" WEST

Charles Steven "Steve" West, 54, of Excelsior Springs, MO died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at his home.

Steve was born on March 27, 1960 in Kansas City, MO to Gerald Alton and Ruth Vonceil (Craig) West.

Survivors include one brother, George Richard "Rick" West of Excelsior Springs; one sister, Donna Marie West of Excelsior Springs; and several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, Steve was preceded in death by one brother, Phillip Wayne West; and one sister, Jerri Lind West.

Steve was 1978 graduate of Van Horn High School. He worked in the Maintenance Department in Hospitals. He also worked for Independence Sanitarium and the Johnson County Waste Water Department. Steve attended the Orrick United Methodist Church. He lived in Independence and Kingsville, MO before moving to Orrick in 2003. He loved working on cars, fishing and watching wrestling.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Donor's Choice.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 23, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2014 in the Newcomer Cemetery in Mendon, MO. On line condolences may be left on our website at www.thurmanfuneralhome.com