James D. "Jim" Best, Jr.

James "Jim" D. Best, Jr., passed away at this home at the age of 68. He was born February 11, 1941 in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Jim served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1969. He met and married Ruth in 1971. He worked for Lucent Technology as a technician until his retirement. Jim was an avid reader and enjoyed writing short stories and most recently, poetry. He also wrote articles for the local newspaper.
Jim will be missed by Ruth, his wife of 38 years as well as his daughter, Anna (Mike) Humeston of Knoxville and three grandchildren. He will also be missed by his sisters, Joyce (Steve) Anderson of Des Moines and Janice Reeves of Texas; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Louise Best.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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