Reginald Best Obituary
STOW - Reginald G. Best, 89, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025.
Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and a U.S. Army veteran. Reginald retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1995, after 29 years of service and was a longtime member of The Chapel in Akron. Reggie was a car enthusiast and enjoyed buying them and working on them. He also loved 50s music.
Preceded in death by his wife, Judith Ann; parents, Reginald W. and Lena F. Best; and his sisters, JoAnn Tingle, Rosalie Weschke, Lois Morehead and Kathy Givens, he is survived by his daughters, Angela (Kenny) West, Pamela (Matt) Sellers and Regina (David) Streharsky; grandchildren, Alishia West (James Grimes), Tony (Danka) West, Emily (Mike) Mansfield, Alexis (Isaac) Machock and Luke Streharsky, as well as great-grandchildren, Julian Carvallo, Aleksandra West, Wyatt West, Guinevere Mansfield, Roman Grimes and Graham Mansfield.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 5 to 7 PM, at Redmon Funeral Home, 3633 Darrow Road, Stow 44224.
Pastor Paul Wides will conduct a private burial service in East Liberty Cemetery, where Reggie will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Judy, whom he has deeply missed for 29 years.
If desired, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
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