Marcellus James Best II

Marcellus James Best, II, 94, died Saturday, April 28, 2007 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Janet Sanborn Best.
Mr. Best was born in Goldsboro on September 13, 1912 to the late William Hinton Best and Eleanor Munroe Best. Mr. Best spent his life working in the family businesses including W. H. Best & Sons, Inc., Best Distributing Co. and Best Commercial Development, LLC. He graduated from Goldsboro High School in 1929. He attended Riverside Military Academy in 1930, and graduated in 1934 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B. S. Degree in Commerce. He served on the boards of Kirkwood Retirement Community, United Church Ministries and the Salvation Army. He was a life long member of First Presbyterian Church where he served in many capacities over the years including Ruling Elder and, most recently, Elder Emeritus.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 30, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Drew Clark and the Rev. Ryan Rasmussen officiating. The family will greet friends at the church following the service and at other times in their homes in Goldsboro. Private inurnment will be in the church columbarium.
Mr. Best is survived by his sons, Jay Best and wife, Kathy, of Goldsboro, and Frank Best and wife, Missy, of Goldsboro; and his grandchildren, Marc Best, Lewis Best, Emily Best, Samuel Best, Virginia Best, Sarah Best and Frank Best, Jr. He is also survived by his sister, McArn Best of Goldsboro; and his sister-in-law, Sally Riddle of Morganton.
Memorial donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1101 E. Ash St., Goldsboro, N.C., 27530.
Arrangements are with Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.