Background
West, Felton was born on May 9, 1926 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Felton Eber and Clara Viola (Ross) W.
West, Felton was born on May 9, 1926 in Houston, Texas, United States. Son of Felton Eber and Clara Viola (Ross) W.
Student, University New Mexico, 1944-1946; Bachelor of Science, University Houston, 1952; Master of Literature, U. Houston, 1957.
Member staff Houston Post, 1943-1995, Washington correspondent, 1961-1965, chief Austin (Texas) capitol bureau, 1966-1985, columnist, 1985-1993, editorial writer, 1993-1995. Retired, 1995; councilman City of Liberty Hill, Texas, 2002—2004. With United States Naval Reserve.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, World World War World War II. Member Society Professional Journalists, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Jean Frances Osborn, October 27, 1945. Children— Felton Dale, Bruce Eugene, Wade Osborn, Barbara Jean.