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David Best Obituary
David was born July 29, 1952 in Mullins, a son of Janet Reynolds and the late Forrest Best. He was a full time pastor with the Marlboro Circuit Charge. David was a member of the South Carolina United Methodist Church Conference.
He was a member of the Bass Masters Fishing Club.
David leaves behind, in addition to his wife of the home, his mother, Janet Reynolds of Galivants Ferry; his children, David Forrest Best. Jr. of Charleston and Joycelyn Best Johnson of the home; his grandchildren, Samuel Morgan Reynolds Best, Alicia Marlene Lewis and William Alexander Johnson, all of the home; and his siblings, Willie Best Sr., Scott Best and Melissa Best Harrelson, all of Conway and Keith Best, Darryl Best and Curtis Best, all of Galivants Ferry.
David was predeceased by his father, Forrest Best; his stepfather, Samuel Morgan Reynolds; and a brother, Mason Graham ''Bee Bee'' Best.
Visitation, with a pork barbecue supper, will be held Saturday evening, August 12, 2006 at 4 p.m. at Aynor United Methodist Church.
The celebration of David's life, along with a gospel singing, will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 13, 2006 at Aynor United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dennis Mardis officiating. Burial will follow in Cool Springs Southern Methodist Church Cemetery, directed by Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins.
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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aynor United Methodist Church, Building Fund, PO Box 348, Aynor, SC 29511.
Cox-Collins Funeral Home of Mullins is serving the family of Reverend Best.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Best
The Driggers Family
August 17, 2006
We send our heart felt condolences to you and your family. He will be greatly missed as our pastor and friend.
The Wesley Class, Aynor UMC
August 14, 2006
Best Family,
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to all of you on the loss of our friend and former Sunday School teacher. David's love of the Lord Jesus, his deep understanding of Scripture and his own personal experience challenged and called us to seek more, do more and, above all, love God more. We are grateful for his tireless efforts, witness and example. May God bless and keep you all in the days ahead.
Jessica Staples Yourko
August 13, 2006
David and family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Harold & Linda Reynolds
August 12, 2006
Janet, we are so sorry to hear of your son's passing. Our prayers are with you.
Betty and John Boyd
August 12, 2006
Kathy and family--
We are so sorry that David had to leave us but are so thankful for the years of extra time that God had given him. Only in heaven will we know just how many lives he touched during those years! What a privilege to have known him and to have been a small part of your lives. We love you!
Linda and David Lovell
August 12, 2006
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. I always felt blessed to hear David preach at our church. He was truly a man of God. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of the Best family.
Paige Lovell Storm
August 12, 2006
Best Family,
Sorry to hear of your lost. Mr. David was a great man of God and I know of so many who will miss him. You are all in the Lovell family's thoughts and prayers during this time.
Ashley Hughes
August 12, 2006
Kathy, Buddy, Joycelyn, and family,
I was saddend to hear of the loss of a dear old friend. Be sure you will be remembered in my prayers. My love to all of you.
Ashley Hughes
Angel Best
August 11, 2006
The lose of a family member is always hard to cope with but when it happens to be a close family member and a person who touched everyones heart and filled it with hopfulness and peace hurts the worse. Uncle David was a good man but with all the pain he went through he still was always there to lend a helping hand. He is now in heaven with Mother, Grandpa, and God who are are all watching over us and helping us see the goodness in others. I would rather have him with us but it is good to know that in heaven there is no pain and he can watch over his family forever. I Love you Uncle David. Aunt Kathy we are all here for you, I Love You.
Judy Allen Edge
August 11, 2006
Kathy I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I haven't seen David I don't think since I left Aynor and moved to Myrtle Beach, but I remember how nice, sweet and kind he was in the 7th and 8th grades. I had heard that he had become a minister, and that didn't surprise me at all. I know you have lots and lots of memories to keep him close with you and wonderful memories at that. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sorrowful time in your lives. Judy Allen Edge
Linda Kruep
August 11, 2006
Sorry to hear about the loss of your son, husband, father,and grandfather. He will surely be missed.
He is in a much better place where he can see the wonderful face of our loving FATHER and SON.
Mary Lynn Hinson
August 11, 2006
Kathy, my heart and prayers go out to you and your family. With much love, Mary Lynn
Daisy McDonald/Harrison
August 11, 2006
Kathy, Buddy, & Joycelyn & Family:
Thinking of all of you at this time and remembering the times we all spent together at Mrs. Rabon's at Christmas and Hollidays. You all always made me and my family feel so welcome and a part of the family. David was such a kind and generous person and always happy.
My love to all of you.
Daisy Harrison
Betty Duke Allen
August 11, 2006
Kathy, you and your family have my deepest sympathy.
Bill Heustess
August 10, 2006
I send my deepest sympathy to all of David's family and friends. Like David, I am a United Methodist pastor in the Marion District. I became better acquainted with David by serving with him on a Kairos prison ministry team a number of years ago. David was one of the most appropriately named people I have ever known. In more ways than I can count, he was the "Best" man. May God comfort you and bless you.
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