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Lester Best, Jr.

08/02/1960 - 01/10/2021

Obituary For Lester Best, Jr.

Lester Best Jr.,60, of Greensboro died Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Greensboro.

His service is 1:00 PM Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Jesse Best Family Cemetery 1080 Hwy. 55 W. The service may be viewed on Oscar's Mortuary Facebook Page.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy Wright Best, Greensboro; son, Marquis Lester Best, Greensboro; mother, Barbara Best; two brothers, Darryl Best, Brooklyn, NY and Keith Best, Manhattan, NY; sisters, Debra Best-Ricks, Delran, NJ and Sharon Bentley, Lakeland,FL

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To the Best Family, The Sutton's family extends their condolences to the loss of Lester. We will continue to pray that God sends his traveling angels to watch over you all.πŸ™πŸΎ

Brenda Johnson

I, Chase Revis and family send our deepest condolences to Marquis and the Bear family. Coach Best, Thank you for being a Great Basketball Coach and mentor to my teammates and I at Gate City Charter Academy. Always encouraging us as team or one on one. In Coach Best voice, "Just make a Layup" and we did just that. My family and I are praying for comfort and peace for Marquis and the Best Family. may God continue to Bless you all during this difficult time. πŸ’πŸ’πŸ˜‡πŸ’πŸ’

Cathy, Marquis and the Best Family,wishing you peace to bring you comfort And the courage to face the days ahead and loving memories of Lester you forever hold in your hearts. Lester was a true friend and brother to me. I will miss him. Felicia Kornegay

Our sincere condolences to you Cathy and the Best family. Lester was a long time friend and brother to me and he will be missed . You and Lester showed my parents so much love during their illnesses which put a special place in my heart for both of you. May God bless you and give you peace during this difficult time. Love you.

The Deans Family

Our Sincere Condolences and Prayers. May God Richly Bless you and the family during this time of bereavement. The Mayo Family

To the Best Family. My prayers are with you and the family. May God continue to strength you during this time. Love you. Vickie Ellis and Family./Wilsons

Words cannot express the sorrow that we are all feeling at this time. We love you all and we pray that God will give you the Strength to take "One Day At A Time" Much love Katrina and Donald Mcleod and Joyce B. Wallace

To the Best Family, We are truly sorry to hear of the loss Lester. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. Sincerely Karreem & Audrey Hogan

Kuroshi-do System extends its Condolences to the Best Family God Bless and may God receive his Soul.Jombo Namaste Prof.Zato β›©πŸ™πŸΏβ›©πŸ‘ŠπŸΎ

To our extended Best family. Hold on to the memories to help you get through this difficult time. Our Prayers are with you all. God bless and may he Rest In Peace. The Bentley Family (NY).

Our condolences to Cathy, Marquis, Mrs. Barbara and the Best Family It was with a great sense of loss when we heard of Lester's death. KFREE Law and Staff of Greensboro would like to express our deepest sympathies to you and your family on the sudden demise of Lester. He was always supportive and motivating as a colleague. With his presence, Lester could light us all up with positivity and spiritual inspiration. We are extremely fortunate to have a chance to know him and work with him. It was truly an honor for us to have a colleague like Lester who was a like a family member at work. His contribution to KFREE law will always be appreciated. Our prayers and thoughts will be there for you and the family through these challenging times. Kenneth A. Free, Jr. and KFree Law Staff

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Sending our condolences and prayers to the Best family. Sorry for your loss. John and Yvonne Walker

My Condolences to Cathy and Marquis, Lester was a Great Friend and Co-worker to me. He will truly be missed. Tequila Shephard

Cathy I am so sorry for your loss. Lester will be missed. I love you! Liz and the girls.πŸ’ž

Cathy I am so sorry for your loss. Lester will be missed. I love you sistah.

Sorry for the loss of Lester, I always enjoyed his company. His smile was always engaging. Cathy, look unto the hills, where your help comes from. Know that God loves you and I do too! Gloria Coleman

From our family to yours,please accept our sincere sympathy for your loss of Jr The D'Aiuto Family

Kathy I am so sorry for the loss of your dearly beloved husband. I pray that God continue to give you strength. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning light. Blessings to you and your family! Sandra Hampton

We wish to convey our deepest sympathy to the families during the passing of Lester Best. He became a part of our family at God's Eye Ministries. You will he missed our brother in Christ.

Our sincere condolences to the Best family during your loss. Praying for God's grace over Marquis Best and his mother Patrice Jackson. May His peace and comfort be with the family.

Cathy, this is your friend Shirley from Helping Hands. I was truly saddened when I heard of the loss of your precious Lester. I pray that God gives you strength during this sorrowful time and in the future. I love you Cathy. Blessings to the rest of the Best family also. Shirley Thorne

Mr.Best you will truly be missed by us. You were a great role model, grandpa, and friend to my girls. Mrs. Best and The Best family I send my condolences and prayers to you all.We love you both and hope that we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

My brother was the happiest person I know. He always had a smile on his face whenever you saw him. Love you Jr. I never think of my birthday without thinking of you and Darryl because we are all a day apart. Now we all have another angel watching over us. Love to Cathy and Lester he is with you forever more.πŸ˜‡β€πŸ™πŸ™πŸ˜

Prayers & Love to Cathy and Family

Cathy and The Best Family, Marty and I are truly sorry for the loss of Lester. Our Sympathy, Prayers and Love are with you now and always. May the Lord give you Peace as he is with our Savior. Love, Martin and Robin Davis πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈπŸ˜˜ Sandy Springs, Ga

It is truly difficult to find the words to express the sadness we feel for the loss of our brother in Christ, Lester Best, Jr. We were just having great fellowship with one another and it is surreal to think that the days ahead the energy of Lester will not be there. He was an instrumental part of our ministry and he will truly be missed. This has been a shock to us all but we know that God is our refuge and strength and we pray that you and the Best Family find comfort in the presence and love of God during this time. We love you and we send our heartfelt condolences to you and the family. ~Pastor Ronnie Liggins, Jr. and the Light of Life Salvation Ministries Family – Greensboro, NC

Our condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you that God will bring comfort to you. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. I remember Lester when I was his pastor. Always was kind and loving person. Pastor & Mrs. Melvin Preston

Our deepest condolences to the Best family. May God provide you the strength and encouragement during your time of sorrow. Lester (Junior) was family to us in New York. The Bailey Family.

To Cathy and Family, Please know that you all are in our prayers. May the Spirit of the Living GOD comfort you in ways that only HE can. Our hearts are aching, and our minds are whirling. Yet, we trust in GOD who knows all things, and faithfully hold on to His promises. "...I am with you until the end." Many years ago Thomas Moore penned these words. "Come ye disconsolate, wherever ye languish; Come to the mercy-seat, fervently kneel; Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish, earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." Much Love, Reginald and Beverly Kinsey

Cathy, we are sorry to hear about the passing of Lester. I have so many fond memories of the two of you. May God keep you and bless you during this time. SincerelyπŸ™πŸΎ Frankie and Kathy Robinson

Hello to The Best Family, Sorry for your loss, I have lots of good Grade School memories of Lester. Family, I hope you know you're being thought and cared about. Many blessing to your family. Jarvis Bryant

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY LESTER (JR) WAS MY GOD BROTHER THERE ARE NO WORDS ADEQUATE ENOUGH TO EXPRESS MY FEELINGS MY HEART IS πŸ’” HEAVEY.GODS BLESSING

To my family words can't express what we're all feeling right now. but know we can't be there for you all but our prayers are with you. God is with you all hold on to his hand. Blessings hugs the Yancy's and the Stewart's

Cathy it seems surreal, we were ALL just laughing & toasting in the New Year just a few short days ago. I remember how delighted everyone was to see the two of you walk up with all the "goodies". It was a beautiful time together and that's the lasting visual I'll carry with me of how happy Lester was that day! Condolences to the entire Best familyπŸ™ Al & Shelby Reeder Greensboro, NC

Sending my prayers and love to Cathy and the Best family. πŸ™πŸ½β€οΈπŸ™πŸ½

Cathy and the Best Family, I want you to know that the family is in my prayers. So sorry for your loss. Jr. Best was a dear friend of mine and he will be deeply missed. So many memories. May the Blessings of Heaven rest with you and yours always. Samuel R. Perry

It is still so hard to believe that this is true. It was a truly please to have known Lester Best

Cathy & the Best family May peace come to you from the great memories of love shared between you and Lester comfort you now and in the days ahead. Sending my sincere sympathies. Janese Lynch-Rudd

Cathy & the Best family May the peace that stem from the great memories of love shared between you and Lester comfort you now and in the days ahead. My heart is with you. Sincerely Janese Lynch-Rudd

My Dear Cathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Prayers, sympathy, and love to you.

Janet Beasley

Cathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. Prayers,sympathy and love to you.

Janet Beasley

Cathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband.My sympathy, prayers, and love to you.

Our sincerest condolences to you Cathy and the Best Family. As you are our sister, we have loved Lester as our brother. He will be missed and we pray at rest and peace. May God bless you and your family during this time. The Berry's.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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