Raynold Cameron West Sr.
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Raynold Cameron West Sr., age 66, passed away peacefully at his home on June 17, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Born on November 12, 1958, he was a beloved son of Melvin West Sr. and Creamella (Harris) West. On June 9, 1983, Raynold married the love of his life, Andrea Denise (Patton) West, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Together, they shared 42 blessed years of marriage.
Raynold proudly served his country in the United States military, having served in both the Army and the Marine Corps. Following his military service, he built a career as a skilled mechanic and worked in the trucking industry. In his free time, Raynold enjoyed riding motorcycles and going fishing. A man of Christian faith, he will be remembered fondly for who he was — “Rayno.”
Raynold is survived by his cherished wife, Andrea D. West; six children, LaQueena West, Crystal West, Raynold West Jr., Tavonta West, Raini Nola, and Revel West; nine grandchildren, Demaris, Na’Taidra, Za’Nieyah, Rashaun, Tevan, Ariyana, Jay’synhone, Royalty, and I’mani; five sisters, Marla (Pete), Stephanie, Deidra, Audrea, and Lynette; five brothers, Valdis, Dean, Cezelle, Kevin (Lisa), and Melvin Jr.; his aunt, Irene West; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Sr. and Creamella West; his twin grandchildren, Tyanita and Taeshawn Medlock; his sister, Shiela West; and his nephews, Jerriel West and Cedric West.
The funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Lewis Funeral Chapel, located at 4817 Kelley Hwy, Fort Smith, AR 72904. A committal service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, located at 522 Garland Ave. The family will host a reception at their home at 2:00 p.m., at 4120 Dean Drive, Fort Smith, AR 72904. Reverend Arthur Raney of Hillwood Missionary Baptist Church in Spencer, Oklahoma is to officiate. Pallbearers include Qualaris West, Jacorie Sneed, Nicholas Rhodes, Val Jr West, and Karlo West.
Services are entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel.