Living

Living + Living. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Died:
Joseph "Joe" Walter Best, Sr. 76, of 5924 Dahlberg Drive, Raleigh, NC, formerly of Clinton died Wednesday at his home.

Joe was born in Sampson County to Lucile Kelly Best and Joseph Roland Best. He lived in Clinton for 74 years until moving to Raleigh to be closer to family. Even after his move, Joe always saw himself as a true Clintonian with strong roots in the community and in the First United Methodist Church.

Joe graduated from Clinton High School in 1955. He particpated in many clubs and was elected President of the Student Coucil his senior year. Joe excelled in sports and was selected to play in the 5th Annual All Star East-West Football Tournament. His coach, Ren Hook, labled him "an excellent defensive man, best blocker and fastest lineman on my squad." Joe attended East Carolina University and graduated with a BS degree in accounting. Joe served in the United States Army and the North Carolina National Guard from 1957 to 1966 moving to the rank of Staff Sargeant.

Joe managed several farm and retail businesses before working as the Director of Administration for the City of Clinton from 1978 to 2006. He enjoyed the challenges of his job but, even more, enjoyed great camaraderie with his fellow employees and gave most of his co-workers personal nicknames. While working with the City, Joe served as President of the Carolina Association of Government Purchasing. He wa honored with the 1998 Hall-Wicker Award given by the Association for excellence and his contribution to the purchasing profession.

Joe is survived by his wife of 50 years, Betsy Ann Caison Best of Raleigh, his daughters, Kelly Ann Best and Martha "Martie" Best Huffstetler, both of Raleigh, his son, Joseph Walter Best, Jr. and wife Kimberly Ann of Franklin, TN; his grandsons, Grey Best Huffstetler of Raleigh, Andrew Caison Best, Joseph "Trey" Walter Best, III, both of Franklin, TN; his grandaughter, Kelsea Boehner Best of Franklin, TN; step-grandchildren, Anthony "Tony" Richard Bischoff of Cincinnati, OH; Jennifer "Jen" Lynn Bischoff of Nashville, TN; his sister, Lucile Best Jones and husband James David "Dave" of Raleigh.

The family received friends following the services at the church.

A celebration of Joe's life was held at 2pm, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at First United Methodist Church, 208 Sampson Street, Clinton, NC.

A private graveside service and burial was held in Clinton City Cemtery.

Joseph married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• SSN issued: North Carolina, USA
• Residence: Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Social Security Number: 244-48-1615
• Residence: 1920, Little Coharie, Sampson, North Carolina, USA

Cicero + Annie Ruth Crumpler. Annie (daughter of Alvin Ernest Crumpler and Mamie Elizabeth Honeycutt) was born on 2 Aug 1918 in Sampson, North Carolina, USA; died on 26 Jul 1997 in Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Name: Annie Ruth Jones
• Residence: Clinton, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Residence: 1920, Honeycutt, Sampson, North Carolina, USA
• Vital: 4 Aug 1997

Notes:

Vital:
Name: Annie Ruth Jones
[Annie Ruth Crumpler]
Gender: Female
Race: White
Hispanic Origin: Non-Hispanic
Marital Status: Widowed
Social Security Number: 244725761
Father's Last Name: Crumpler
Age: 78 Years
Date of Birth: 2 Aug 1918
Birth County: Sampson
Birth State: North Carolina
Residence City: Clinton
Residence County: Sampson
Residence State: North Carolina
Residence Zip Code: 28328
Education: 12th grade
Occupation: Bookkeepers, accounting, and auditing clerks
Industry: Lumber and building material retailing
Date of Death: 26 Jul 1997
Death City: Clinton
Death County: Sampson
Death State: North Carolina
Cause Of Death: Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Autopsy: Autopsy Not Performed
Autopsy Findings: Autopsy findings were not considered in determining cause of death
Institution: Residence
Attendant: Physician
Burial Location: Burial in-state
Recorded Date: 4 Aug 1997
Source Vendor: North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics