Kevin West Celebration of Life

Posted on September 20, 2023

Celebration of Life in Honor of Kevin West

CHATTANOOGA, TN — The West family has provided the information for the celebration of life in honor of Kevin West.

Kevin’s family, friends, colleagues, and shipmates are gathering to celebrate his life and commitment to community. We have stories to share and glasses to raise in honor of the Captain, the Reporter, the Public Affairs Officer, and the Family Man. All are welcome to join us in remembering Kevin.

WHAT: Celebration of Life in Honor of Kevin West

WHEN: 4:30pm – 6:30pm Sunday, September, 24, 2023

WHERE: Barrelhouse Ballroom, 1501 Long Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408

The family request that in lieu of flowers, those who are so led make a donation to:

– Sea Cadets: seacadets.org

– Bridge Refugee Services: bridgerefugees.org

– The VA/U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: cdceportal.va.gov

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