The West (Huffman) family’s four legged companion, Ace, was born on April 4, 2007 and passed away peacefully on February 18, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones after a brief battle with cancer. A tree will be planted in Ace’s memory in his backyard on his upcoming birthday where some of his ashes will be spread. Ace was adopted by his mom, Jessi, on May 16th 2007, and he quickly became a huge part of our lives. Ace joined the college scene with his mom where he liked to attend Marshall University tailgates, lounge beside his mom while she did homework, take walks at Ritter Park, and attend the occasional college party. Ace and his mom graduated from Marshall University and moved from an apartment into their home in Hurricane where Ace spent the last 9 years of his life. Ace loved his backyard, tormenting the neighbor dogs, laying in the sun on his deck, and taking walks around his neighborhood. Ace also enjoyed going on weekends away and vacations with his family where he could explore new places and smell new smells. Ace was the sweetest, most caring and compassionate pooch; and made loving relationships with everyone he met. Ace loved to give his mom kisses and perform tricks for treats – he knew how to sit, shake hands (paws), lay down, and high five, although he never mastered “roll over.” We will miss sharing our favorite treats together, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and the occasional piece of bacon. We will miss Ace waiting for us at the front door when we get home and even cleaning up the trash that he occasionally got into, sniffing around for scraps that he shouldn’t have. Ace is especially missed by his human, Jessi, who he followed everywhere as her shadow for almost 13 years and his grandma, Pat, who he loved to visit and stay with when his mom was out of town. Ace truly was our best friend and forever would not have been long enough with him. Ace’s family hopes you’ll give your four legged companion a little extra love in his honor and maybe even an extra treat.
Rest in Peace Ace
