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TONY C. BEST
Suddenly on Friday December 22, 2006. He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife Ruth N. Best; six children, ZaJanine, Tony, Katia, Kyle, Viola and Jayden; devoted mother, Betty L. Black; three sister Portia Banks, Dollie Best, and Deborah Wilder; four brothers, James, Dennis, Donald and Marshall Best; a host of nieces; nephews; other loving relatives and friends. On Friday December 29 from 10 a.m. until funeral services 11 a.m. friends may visit with the family at Peace Baptist Church, 712 18th St., NE, Rev. Michael Bell, Pastor. Interment Mount Olivet Cemetery. Services by HUNT FUNERAL HOME.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tony Best
Katia Zapirain
November 11, 2023
Missing you a lot - loving you even more dad. I know you´d be proud of me! Always yours - Katia
Bernadette McDonald
January 23, 2007
To the family of Tony Best I dont know if you all remember me,but I use to live across the street from Slowe next door to Vera when she told me the news I was lost for words,and I still am there are no words that I can say to ease the hurt,but you must know that if you trust in the lord he will make a way for all of you may you all be blessed now and forever.
Audrey Saunders
January 3, 2007
Betty, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your son. You and your family are in my prayers.
Angela Brooks-Hill
January 2, 2007
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Taylor Family
December 30, 2006
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Although nothing takes away the pain of losing him entirely, may God's promise of a Paradise earth in which you will see your father again bring comfort to your heart.
zaJanine price
December 29, 2006
its sad to say goodbye to my father and even though people sympathize for loosing a brother,cousin,friend,nephew,and son... there are children left without a father. The little protection we had left is gone... may he rest in peace and never be forgotten..l love you
zajanine price
Rebecca Connally
December 28, 2006
Portia,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy during your time of bereavement. God is a mighty comforter he will wipe all your tears away. There is joy in the morning.
JANICE HORDGE
December 28, 2006
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF GRIEF. MAY YOUR MEMORIES BRING YOU COMFORT.
Mother Lawson, Jean & Larry Spinner
December 28, 2006
To the Best/Black family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sadness. May GOD be your strength during this time of grief.
Dana Robinson
December 28, 2006
To My Dear Friend Portia and Your Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief and sadness. Look to Him for comfort and understanding.
Love You,
Michelle Greene
December 28, 2006
To the Best/Black Family:
I am so sorry to hear about Tony's passing. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
My brothers Junior in California and my brother Chris from D.C. also expresses their deepest sympathy.
December 27, 2006
Best Family,
I am sorry to hear about the lost of your brother Tony. I hope that God gives you strength and shorten the sadness and sorrow that each of you are feeling at this time. My prayers and condolence are with you.
Gybrilla Ballard-Blakes
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