SEAFORD - Thomas Franklin West aka "Leadfoot", passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 25th, 2017, from cardiac arrest. Tom was born in Dagsboro on Oct. 10, 1953. He graduated from Sussex Central High School in Georgetown. Tom married Grace West on Oct. 10, 1992. They were married for 25 years. Tom worked as a truck driver for Wegner Trucking in Millsboro. He enjoyed fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren. Tom is survived by his wife, Grace; children, April Johnson, Scott West, Carey Calloway and Calvin Jones; 14 grandchildren, Autumn, Anthony, Colby, Evan, Aubrie, Braiden, Matthew, Jonah, Savannah, Mercedes, Miranda, Harold, Alan and Sophia. Tom was preceded in death by hismother and father, Frank & Myrtle West; as well as his sister, Beverly Pusey. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19th 2017, from 4-6 p.m. at the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, 22759 Bridgeville Hwy, Seaford. Pastor James Pusey will be officiating. Professional services were handled by Bennie Smith Funeral Home.