Yauhannah: Bennie "Benjy" Grier West, Jr., 69, died Monday, April 21, 2014, at his residence. Mr. West was born in Hemingway on July 7, 1944, a son of the late Bennie Grier West, Sr. and Sadie Belle West. He grew up in the Yauhannah community of Georgetown County. Mr. West managed Bates Hill Plantation for 36 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and his greatest love was spoiling his grandchildren. Mr. West was a member of Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Surviving are: his wife, Marie Wynn West of Yauhannah; two sons, Patrick West (Wendy) and Harold West (Tracy), both of Yauhannah; a daughter, Angie Gaskins (Jimmy) of Yauhannah; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at three o'clock on Thursday afternoon, April 24, 2014, at Mt. Tabor Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Ronald Ward. Burial will follow in the churchyard. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday evening, April 23, 2014, from six until eight o'clock. Sign a guestbook at: www.mayefuneralhome.com. Memorials are suggested to: Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 18504 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440 or to Tidelands Community Hospice, Inc., 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, SC 29440. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral Home: Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home 222 Saint James Street Georgetown, SC US 29440