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Joseph Best Obituary

Wellford - Joseph Warren Best, 75, passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. Born in Anderson, SC, he was the son of the late Joe Best and Louise Moore Best. The family will receive friends on Monday, January 12th, 2026, from 12:30 - 1:30pm at Gordon Mortuary. Graveside services will follow at 2:00pm in Clingman Memorial Gardens. The Blacksburg location of Gordon Mortuary is serving the Best family.

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Published by The Gaffney Ledger on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Glenn Jones

January 10, 2026

"Joey" was long time school & ball playing friend. Rode with him & sister Sheena to school way back. Funny guy, always "full of himself." R.I.P., old friend.

Glenn Jones, Spartanburg

January 10, 2026

Grew up, rode to school with "Joey" and sweet sister Sheena. Lot of ball playing & studying together 1960s. R.I.P., old friend.

Chad Peace

January 7, 2026

Uncle Joe as we always called you back at Hunters Glenn . RIP old friend

Becky Fowler

January 7, 2026

RIP Joe. Thanks for the great times and the laughter. Love Becky

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12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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400 W Cherokee St., Blacksburg, SC 29702

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Graveside service

2:00 p.m.

Clingman Memorial Gardens

1219 E Cherokee St, Blacksburg, SC 29702

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