
In Loving Memory

Donald Frank Best "Dick"
December 27, 1950 — June 17, 2026
Mr. Donald Frank Best also known as "Dick Best "was born on December 27,1950, to the late Frank and Janie Best of Lagrange N.C. He was educated at Frink High School upon graduation 1970. He enjoyed mowing Lawns, hanging out with friends, and all-around person who loved to laugh and have fun. Donald begins
his work carer with Barris Construction with later being employed with the State of NC (Oberry Center) for over twenty years upon retirement. Donald continued to
work with being Owner and Operator of Dick Best Trucking INC, where his famous slogan was "Some Money is better than no money". Donald was proceeded in death by his parents, Frank and Janie Best, brother, Vanderbelt Owens and his Best Friend, Ervin Moye. He leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Mrs. Alice Ellison (Greg) of Clarksburg MD, Mrs. Amanda Powell (Charles) of the home, Mrs. Clara Walters (Nicky) of Kinston NC, one son Micheal Sutton of Clearview FL, One brother Edmond" Moonie" Best (Peggy) of Goldsboro, one sister, Loretta Gardner of LaGrange NC, NC,9 Grandchildren Keosha Stevens, Talaya Powell, Ananda Powell, Charles Powell, Sequoia Dixon, Nicky Walters III, Willaim Waters, Jabari Joseph, thirteen great grandchildren Jurlir'auna Graham, Ju 'Ziyah Graham, Lundn Washington, Luriah Washington, Princess Washington, Ivyauana Maye, Denari Hickman, Kayla Thigpen, Julius Thigpen, Ashlyn Thigpen, Truthe Powell, Jamie Thigpen, Aniyah Waters, one Aunt, Mary Johnson (Frank), one niece, Tracy Washington, two nephews, Donta Waters, Jerry Bryant. A special Thanks to the staff of 3HC (Gwen-RN) and to the staff of Physician East.