Clifford Wayne West 84, of Kingston, Oklahoma passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at the Texoma Medical Center in Denison, Texas.  He was born on March 10, 1938, in Francis, Oklahoma to the late Cal West and Viola Myrtle Wilson West. After marrying the love of his life Marylynn Gooden West on September 28, 1962, in Ada, Oklahoma they adopted a son in 1966 and name him Roger Dwayne West.  Wayne graduated from East Central University and decided to pursue a career in education.  He taught and coached sports for most of his life.  Wayne began his coaching and teaching career in Ransom, Kansas and later moving to Kingston in 1970 where he was a teacher, coach, and a high school principal until he retired in 1987. Many generations of students over several decades knew him as "Coach West".  After retiring he continued to want to help and be a part of the school system, so he became a volunteer and a substitute teacher.  He would be seen many times visiting in the halls with any and everyone he could.  Wayne's faith in God and passion to serve the people as a good steward was very much recognized in him.  He was very active in the church, serving as an ordained deacon and taught bible classes almost every Sunday.

Wayne is survived by:

Son:                                         Roger West and wife Christy, Rowlett, Texas

Grandchildren:                        Chasten West

Caitlynn West

Brother:                                   Kenneth D. West and wife Wanda, Shawnee, Texas

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers; Cleo West and wife Juanita, Carrol Eugene West, Willie West, sisters; Joan Norton, Edna Bingham and husband T. J., Mildred Price and husband Wesley, Thelma Termini and husband Steve, Wilma Norman and husband J. R., Velma West, Gail West and Betty West.

Casket Bearers:                      Hugh Matchen, Eddie Herndon, Tony Forguson, Shane Stovall, Brian Brister, William Nelms

Honorary Bearers:                Stevie Joe Nelms, Tommy Spence