Arthur Burns West

Arthur Burns West, of Spartanburg, SC, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on November 9, 1940, in Campobello, SC, he was the son of the late Fred Carruth West and Bernice Burns West.

He was a graduate of Chapman High School, and he served honorably in the National Guard for six years. Arthur and his wife, Carolyn were longtime members of Powell Presbyterian Church, where he valued faith and community.

Arthur dedicated his life to church, his family, and his work as a skilled industrial electrician. Throughout his career, he contributed his expertise to several local mills, also playing a vital role in the construction of a couple of them.

Arthur loved the outdoors, everything from hunting and fishing to gardening. He was also passionate about learning and a believer in the value of education, as evidenced by the way he encouraged and insisted upon the education of his grandson, Donnie Settle.

He is survived by his daughter, Dana Gail West, and his grandson, Donnie Lee Burns Settle (Eleni), of Spartanburg. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carolyn Gwinn West, as well as his parents, his brother Tony West, and his sister Lucy Blackwell.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM, on June 11, 2025, at Powell Presbyterian Church, 119 County Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29301.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, June 11, 2025, at Powell Presbyterian Church followed by the burial in, Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 1300 Fernwood-Glendale Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29306. Services will be conducted by The Rev. Bruce Tjelta.

In honor of Arthur, the family requests donations be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 5757 Waterford District Drive, Ste 310, Miami, FL 33126 or online, www.parkinson.org

Arthur Burns West will be deeply missed but remembered for his dedication to family, his contributions to his field, and his love for life and learning.