Mr. Best worked as an oil driller in the early part of his life. He later worked as a farmer and carpenter. He was married to the former Mabel Black, who preceded him in death June 4,1972.
Mr. Best was a member of Macedonia Lodge 258, F and AM. of Bolivar. N.Y., and the Coudersport Consistory. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church of Callensburg.
Surviving are one son. Robert E. Best of St. Petersburg; a sister. Mrs. Ira (Mabel) Black of Emlenton RD 3; one grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two daughters. Hazel and Rebecca, preceded him in death.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today and Tuesday at the Karle D. McKinney Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in the funeral home. Rev. Earl Runge, pastor of the St. Petersburg Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Interment will be in Loope Cemetery al Emlenton RD 3.
Note: His WW I Draft card lists birth date as June 29, 1889 as does the SSDI. Source: Paul Kifer.
Mr. Best worked as an oil driller in the early part of his life. He later worked as a farmer and carpenter. He was married to the former Mabel Black, who preceded him in death June 4,1972.
Mr. Best was a member of Macedonia Lodge 258, F and AM. of Bolivar. N.Y., and the Coudersport Consistory. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church of Callensburg.
Surviving are one son. Robert E. Best of St. Petersburg; a sister. Mrs. Ira (Mabel) Black of Emlenton RD 3; one grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Two daughters. Hazel and Rebecca, preceded him in death.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm today and Tuesday at the Karle D. McKinney Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Wednesday in the funeral home. Rev. Earl Runge, pastor of the St. Petersburg Lutheran Church, will officiate.
Interment will be in Loope Cemetery al Emlenton RD 3.
Note: His WW I Draft card lists birth date as June 29, 1889 as does the SSDI. Source: Paul Kifer.
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