James Best
James Best
He is survived by two daughters, Teri (Frank) Dukes of Opelika, AL, and Dr. Daveta (Dr. Frank) Dozier of Thomasville, AL; son, Tim Best of Riverside, TX; sister, Annie Best Combs of Beaumont, TX; six grandchildren, Christy (Chris) Mooney of Opelika, AL; Richard Dukes of Auburn, AL; Corrie (Blake) Green of Smiths Station, AL; Laura (Lewis) Boltz of Starkville, MS; David Dozier of Huntsville, AL; and Julie (David) Parham of Chicago, IL; nine great grandchildren, Gabe Mooney, Zane Mooney, Jack Mooney, Rachael Mooney, Jacob Kent, Caleb Kent, Rhea Green, Tripp Green, and Zerah Boltz; family and numerous friends throughout the United States, Mexico, Jamaica, Myanmar (Burma), Thailand, and Guatemala.
He was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Bobbie Benton Best, his brother, Benjamin A. Best, and step brother, Edward Best.
Funeral services were held at Thomasville Baptist Church on Tuesday June 18, 2024 at 10:00 am with Rev. Ty Parten officiating. Burial was at Choctaw Corner Cemetery in Thomasville, AL.
Pallbearers were; Brayden Williams, George Pugh, Ken Pugh, Issac Parten, Joey Luker, Bob Megginson, George Overstreet, and Richard Roberts Arrangements by O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Home. 326