Gerald "Jerry" Allen Best's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2025 in Covington, Tennessee

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Best

July 3, 1960 - August 1, 2025 (65 years old)

Covington, Tennessee

Gerald "Jerry" Allen Best's obituary , Passed away on August 1, 2025 in Covington, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home, Inc.

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Gerald "Jerry" Allen Best

July 3, 1960 - August 1, 2025 (65 years old)

Covington, Tennessee

Gerald Allen Best Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gerald Allen Best (Covington, Tennessee), who passed away on August 1, 2025 at the age of 65. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gerald Allen Best to pay them a last tribute.

As Gerald departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Gerald may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Gerald leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louise Best and James Best. He is survived by: his daughters, Rachel Hensley (Dan) and Leslie Hardee; his siblings, Jimmy Best (Penny) and Beverly Best Smith (Walter); and his grandchildren, Olivia Hardee, Jon Hensley, Asher Hensley, Addi Harber, Samuel Ellis and Walker Ellis. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Maley-Yarbrough Funeral Home, Inc.



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