Howard L. "711" West, Jr ., age 51, formerly of Xenia and currently of Dayton, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1969 in Xenia, the son of Howard L. Sr. and Mary (Floyd) West.

He is survived by his mother: Mary West, with whom he made his home; siblings: Melinda West of Dayton; Sean (Tammy) Wakefield of Xenia; LaTesha West of Las Vegas, NV; Bryan (Amber) Simpson and Ryan (Sarah) Simpson, all of Xenia; nieces and nephews: Jaden; Hailey; Olivia; Reaghan; Sean Jr.; Robert; Lamar; Stevie; Mya; Melanie; Rylan and Lauralie; his bestest friend: Chanel Jones; as well as friends too numerous to name; and his Rare Blood Motorcycle Club extended family.

Howard was a motorcycle enthusiast. He had a big sense of humor and was a great story teller. He was a good cook.

His family would like to recognize the staff at DaVita Wrightfield Dialysis for over 35 years of exceptional care they extended to Howard.

Gathering of Friends will be held 11 AM Monday, June 21, 2021 at Lexington Park, 1067 Lexington Ave., Xenia. Repast to follow at 3 PM the FOP, 258 Dayton Ave., Xenia.  Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mccolaughfuneralhome.com.