Arthur A. West, age 69, of Troy, OH passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 at the University of Cincinnati Hospital. He was born on April 19, 1946 in Piqua to the late Frank and Helen (Sturm) West. Arthur is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sara Elizabeth "Beth" (Gates) West.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his two daughters and sons-in-law: Shana and David Allison and Bobi and Joseph Konicki all of Troy; sisters and brothers-in-law: Beverly and Ken Weese of Riverside, Carol and Frank Wocher of Emerald Isle, NC and Betty and Ken Brown of Georgetown and Tim Apple of Troy; brothers and sisters-in-law: John and Joy West of Florida and Bill and Judy West of Sidney; six grandchildren: Allie Millhouse, Cameron Allison, Austin, Trey and Sera Rush and Justin Konicki. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sister, Frankie Apple.

Art was a graduate of Piqua Central High School. He was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War. A member of the Lostcreek United Church of Christ, Moose Lodge #2695, Redmens Club, Franklin Lodge #14 F&AM, Eagles Lodge #971, AmVets Post #88, Troy Fish & Game Club and American Legion Post #586. Art retired from Cassens Transport. He loved to golf and bowl, and especially spending time with his grandkids and their sporting activities.

Services will be held 10:30AM on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy with Rev. Jason Egbert officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy with the Veterans Memorial Honor Guard at graveside. Friends may call from 4:00 – 8:00PM Wednesday and 9:30 – 10:30AM Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be to the Donor's Choice of Charity in Art's name. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com