Wilford Victor West, III

March 2, 1939 - March 1, 2021

Wilford Victor "Vic" West, III passed away quietly and peacefully at Gordon Hospice House on Monday, March 1, 2021. He was born March 2, 1939, in Greenville, South Carolina, the only child of Nan Hughey West and Wilford Victor West, Jr. He graduated from Greenville High School in 1957 and The Citadel in Charleston, SC in 1961. He is survived by his family of whom he was extremely proud - his wife of 61 years, Martha Frances Drummond West; four children, Major General USAF Retired, Scott Drummond West (Jane) of Rockledge, FL; Attorney Wilford Victor West, IV "Russ" (Vera) of Mooresville, NC; Attorney Viki Melissa West of Mooresville, NC and Dr. Mark Warren West (LeClaire) of Charleston, SC; four grandchildren, Dru West (Kara), Challie West, Rachel West and John Michael West; and one great grandchild, Zaelynd West. He was a member of Mooresville First Baptist Church for 52 years. He spent his professional years in the textile industry, spending the greater portion representing textile machinery manufacturers whose manufacturing operations were located in Europe, Canada and Mexico. His professional work required extensive travels which he enjoyed. Although a businessman, he had the mind of an engineer and artist, a renaissance man. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and boats. His travels fed his curiosity and appreciation for different cultures. He was inclusive and valued diversity. An ardent student of wine and excellent experimental cook. He enjoyed stimulating conversation and laughter. He enjoyed sailing and boating, participating annually in the Michelob Cup and other races on Lake Norman and thoroughly enjoyed the company of the revelers who docked their boats at the infamous F Dock at the former Outrigger Harbor. However, his passion was music, classical to jazz and old Baptist hymns. He was an accomplished pianist and had the opportunity to play for the Christmas Eve services at his church for decades. He also enjoyed playing for weddings, funerals, neighbors, friends and family. Most of all he enjoyed living and was blessed with the privilege of a life well lived. Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 2 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Mooresville, NC, with Reverend Eddie Hicks presiding. The service will be followed by a reception at Heritage House, Mooresville, NC. Covid Protocols will be followed, masks will be mandatory. For those who are unable to attend the church service, you may go to the following link for the live stream https://www.facebook.com/CavinCookFuneralHomeServices/ Memorials may be sent to Lake Norman Multiple Myeloma Support Group Checks payable to: "IMF" (International Myeloma Foundation) c/o Lou Mintzer, P.O. Box 3421, Mooresville, NC 28117. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, NC, is serving the West family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.