Franklin Delano West, Sr., 88 passed peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 56 years, Dorothy Eleanor West; three children, Franklin D. West, Jr., Brenda R. Mitchener, Eric D. West and is predeceased by his son, Antoine R. West. Franklin is also survived by 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; one brother; two sisters-in-law; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Viewing will be at Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home on Friday, May 13 from 12 to7PM, the family will be present from 5 to 7PM. Funeral Service will be at Union Branch Baptist Church, Jetersville, VA on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11:00AM with viewing from 10 to 11. Interment will be Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 11:00AM at Virginia Veterans Cemetery of Amelia, 10300 Pridesville Rd., Amelia, VA. Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home of Amelia in charge of arrangements.