Herman Levator West Jr., 60

SEAFORD - Herman Levator West Jr., of Seaford, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009, at Delaware Hospice Center, Milford, after a brief illness. He was 60. Herman was born May 9, 1948, in Laurel, to the late Herman Sr., and Cecil Marshall. Herman grew up and attended Laurel Elementary Schools and later attended Wm. C. Jason High where he ran track, played baseball, and was a member of the Pioneer football team. Herman graduated from Seaford High School in the class of 1967. Herman served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He served as a driver and mechanic, sharpshooter, and he received the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He finished his tour of duty as a Military Police Correctional Specialist, receiving honorable discharge. Herman worked for Del. Elec. Coop., Inc., in Greenwood for 35 years, belonging to the Lineman's Union. He is survived by his wife, Gladys West; two daughters, Crystal Ann Woolford and Valvetta L. West, both of Seaford; one son, DeShaun Cornish of Dover; two grandsons, Shytuan D. West of Clarkston, Ga., and Rashad S. Wallace of Seaford; four sisters, Deborah Ann West of Philadelphia, Doreen Sample of Seaford, Peggy Lee Johnson of Accomack, Va., and Marian Pearl Finney of Baton Rouge, La.; and two brothers, Wayne T. West of Wilmington, and Barry Houston of Atlanta, Ga. Services are 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 108 First St., Bridgeville, where friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27. Arrangements by Robert W. Miller Funeral Services.