Bennett Best Obituary

The family of Bennett Best (Clyde, North Carolina) announces his passing on July 12, 2026. Bennett, born on January 6, 1929, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, George Best and Cecile Hill Best; his siblings, Gerald Best and Martha Best Hawkins (Hawkins); and his granddaughter Rachel Best.

He is survived by: his cousins, Hillary and Bill Medford; his wife Clarine Greene Best; his sons, Marty Best (Karen Smathers), Randy Best and Tracy Best (Gwen Norris); his sister Barbara Best Brown (Brown); his grandchildren, Jeremy Best (Caitlin Hensley) and Maggie Best; his stepgrandchildren, Christian Hunt and Helena Hunt; and his great grandchildren, Haiden Woods, Jake Woods, Palmer Best, Jace Bennett Best and Tyler Best.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Upper Crabtree Community Cemetery, C/O Jerry Sutton, 64 Footsy Drive, Clyde, NC 28721.