William (Bill) H. West, III
Born December 8, 1935 in Kissimmee, FL; died July 27, 2014. Bill was raised in Fort Meade, FL , the son of William H. West, II and Blonnie (Ross) West. He received his degree in horticulture from the University of Florida and enjoyed a long career in the citrus industry, mostly of it in St. Lucie County.
Mr. West, a lifetime Florida resident, is survived by his wife Alice (Hosty) West, daughter Martha Alice (West) Nettles, son John W. West, granddaughter Christina Hale, grandson Colin D. Nettles and great-grandson Riley Weinstein, brother Jerry West, and various nieces and nephews.
Bill was pre-deceased by his parents, sister, Elinor (West) Adams, and daughter, Mary Lynn West.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s name to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice.
Aug. 3 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Fort Meade, FL preceded by a brief visitation period from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and service at 2:00 at the Hancock Funeral Home.