James William Best's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Brooksville, Florida

James William Best

September 14, 1962 - December 21, 2025 (63 years old)

Brooksville, Florida

James William Best's obituary , Passed away on December 21, 2025 in Brooksville, Florida

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Merritt Funeral Home and Crematory

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James William Best

September 14, 1962 - December 21, 2025 (63 years old)

Brooksville, Florida

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James William Best Obituary

The passing of James William Best in Brooksville, Florida, born in Cleveland, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 21, 2025 at the age of 63. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James William Best to show support.

Though James William has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his mother Melanie Dimmitt of Brooksville. He is survived by: his girlfriend Chelsea Clark; his daughter Jessica Best Mohney of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; his father James W. Barclay of North Olmsted, Ohio; his uncle William; his aunt Christina Adams of Shippenville, Pennsylvania; and his cousins, John L. Adams of Meadville and Charlene Sienicki of Shippenville, Pennsylvania..

The family has created a GoFundMe donation page to assist with Jim's final expenses.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Merritt Funeral Home and Crematory



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