In Loving Memory
Richard Allan West
1956 – 2025
Richard Allan West
1956 – 2025
Service Details
- Born
- July 15, 1956
- Passed
- July 5, 2025
Richard Allan West, 68, of Amarillo, Texas, passed away on July 5, 2025, just ten days before his 69th birthday. A proud U.S. Air Force veteran, devoted father, and masterful fixer of all things, Richard’s strength, dedication, and love will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Richard was born on July 15, 1956, in Columbus, Ohio, the youngest of six siblings. … Whether it was fixing something around the house or crafting in his workshop, Richard was always working with his hands and solving problems.
He served honorably in the United States Air Force for 27 years as a civil engineer. His work took him around the world, including a long and meaningful posting in Spain, where he built numerous lifelong friendships and treasured memories, He took great pride in serving his country. For Richard, it was more than a career, it was an honor. His time in the Air Force shaped who he was.
Richard was, above all else, tough. He stood firm in his beliefs, never backed down from a fight, and faced every challenge head-on. He was a fighter in every sense – steady, grounded, and fiercely loyal.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Jane West; a brother Thomas West Jr., and sisters Maple Maynard, Bonnie Maxim, Joyce Ames.
Richard is survived by his daughters, Angela and Rachel West as well as his sister Louise Ramien, who carry his legacy and spirit forward, by his extended family and many friends. He leaves behind not just a lifetime of service and hard work, but a deep well of love, lessons, and lasting impact.
Memorial Services will be Monday, July 21, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at Crossroads Country Church, 14425 Farm to Market Rd 1541, Amarillo, TX 79118.
Condolences (5)
“I am so sorry to read this. May God the Father almighty hold you in His loving arms and take you home to your place in eternity. This I pray in Jesus name. Amen”
— Anonymous
“Mi familia y yo sobre todo mi primo Luis , desde que lo conocimos nos dimos cuenta el gran corazón que tenía Rich, estaba siempre para lo que necesitamos y la verdad cuido mucho de nosotros y también vivimos junto a él y su familia muchos buenos momentos, tras recibir la noticia , me ha dado muchísima pena, pero recordad que el ha sido una gran persona y con un gran corazón . Desde aquí y a donde esté le mando un saludo y un abrazo 🫂 fuerte con toda mi alma . DEP 🫶”
— Fran Garcia Quiñones
“He was an awesome friend, we worked together and partied together in Spain. I introduced him to the Town of Utrea, Spain where he lived for a long time, you always new where to find him, he had so many friends there. Rest in peace my friend.”
— Donald Gailey
“You will be missed.”
— Richard Smith
“Rick, Thanks for being a true friend. You will be missed by many. May the good Lord keep you in his loving arms. Ken”
— Anonymous