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CHARLES BEST Obituary
CHARLES LeROY BEST "Roy" (Age 75)
Of Silver Spring, MD, loving husband of Nancy Best passed away on September 2, 2015. Born March 22, 1940 in Sumter, SC, he was the son of the late Isaac and Azile Best. Roy is also survived by his loving son David Best (Janet) and daughter Marie Pearson (Douglas); brother Richard Best and sister Irma Reaves. Four loving grandchildren Courtney Burke (Andrew), Matthew Best, Katelyn and Emily Pearson. Visitation will be at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Thursday, September 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. Interment private.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Irma
September 12, 2015
I already miss you so much,Roy! I will always remember how you sweetly you grabbed my hand as we walked down the hall in the hospital just a couple weeks ago. Thank you for doing that! You were more than just a big brother. You were a wonderful reminder of our Dad in so many ways.....from your laughter...to your love for animals....to your sweet emotional side of you that you allowed me to see...even your beautiful handwriting. Oh, how you were so like Daddy! I was so overjoyed when you walked me down the aisle to marry Ed. You don't know how much that meant to me . You were the words of wisdom when I needed advice and always had a laugh to share when I needed it. I loved to hear you laugh. You taught me the important things of life.....love of family. I will never forget how long and hard you hugged me just after Daddy died. I'm sorry I never told you how much that meant to me at 15 years old. Thank you for being there for me when I needed you. But now I need you to comfort Nancy....I'll be ok but she needs to know you're still with her. Please give her a sign so she can keep going. You will never be forgotten. Thank you for being the best big brother ever. I love you so much! .....Squirma
Ann Bullock
September 11, 2015
To Nancy and family, I'm a neighbor who knew you through our dogs---your Myrtle and our Tugger (a lemon beagle). Despite the fact that we saw each other only occasionally in the neighborhood, I feel a real sadness learning of Roy's passing. He was a delightful man and a good neighbor. My husband and I always enjoyed running into you and Roy and having a little chat, a few laughs (always!) and letting the dogs visit. Happy memories of you and Roy. We're so sorry for your great loss.
September 11, 2015
Offering my sincere condolences. May you find comfort in the promise of suffering and death ending here on earth. ~Ps. 37:10,11
Heather Perman
September 9, 2015
Prayers are with you now and always.
Eva and Jim Tkatch
September 9, 2015
Nancy, so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. You are in our thoughts.
Gregory White
September 8, 2015
My condolences to the family. No doubt he will be surely missed. May you find comfort in support of one another.
Kathaleen Mellish
September 8, 2015
Dear, Nancy so sorry to here of the passing of your loving husband.Nancy alway's remember the good things in your life wth Roy. It was said to hear of his passing. I will remember him always when you came for Karen's. Take care Nancy
Mike and Carol Alahouzos
September 8, 2015
We were very sorry to hear of Roy's passing. (Mike): I will always fondly remember our walks together with Myrtle and Nikki. It was such an enjoyable part of my day. You were a
good friend and I'll miss just knowing that you're there.
Thos Best
September 8, 2015
I'll always be grateful that Uncle Roy was my uncle. It's hard to fully realize his passing. We'll never forget his love and the things he taught us. He'll always be with us.
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