Murray Winfred Best, 62, died at his residence in Conyers, Georgia. Murray is a native of Alliance, North Carolina.
His funeral service is 2:00 PM Friday February 14, 2025 at the New Bern Eastern Missionary Baptist Association Headquarters 885 Hwy. 306 North Grantsboro, NC. Burial will follow at St. Mark AME Zion Church Cemetery.
Murray is survived by his sons, Murray Best, II, Ryan Best (Taylor), Aaron Best, all of Conyers, Georgia; brothers, Rex Best (Zelda), New Bern, NC and Bryan Best (Shirline), Columbia, SC; sisters, Betty Lou Hudson, New Bern, NC, Delois Jordan (Elmore), Vanceboro, NC, Clare Ushry (Cody), Reelsboro, NC, Debbie Cox, Alliance, NC, Myra Best, Coram, NY, Mona Johnson (Llewellyn), Millington, TN, Vida Best Hill (Bryon), Alliance, NC; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
My condolences to the Best family. Sending heartfelt prayers as you go through this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences are sent to your family at this time. May the comfort & peace of God encircle you as you go through this period of bereavement. Our prayers & thoughts are with you. The Trinity Chapel AMEZ Church, New Bern, NC Rev. Gwendolyn Parmley-McCloud, Pastor
Sending prayers of comfort to the family. Sorry for your loss. Always remember to keep your eyes on God He will see you through. ๐๐พ
Sending prayers and heartfelt condolences to my cousins and classmates, Myra and Rex, Betty and the Best family. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
My deepest condolences to the family. May God keep you in faith, comfort you. Abide in him and he will see you through๐๐พ
Clair Ushery and Betty Hudson Sending my Deepest Condolences to you and the entire family during this difficult time... Praying God will give you comfort and strength... I love you Both Be Blessed
There are no words, that I can say that can comfort you all. I was just is shocked to learn of my dear friend Murray transition to be in the presence of the Lord, "But, I am just as much happier to know that he is now present with the Lord. Like to the family. From the Midgette's formerly of Alliance, NC
To Debbie and the entire Best family. We are sorry to hear of the passing of your brother,father, uncle and cousin. We are here for you and with you. You are in our sincere thoughts and prayers. We love you. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thy own understanding. The Great Class of 1974
We wish the Best family comfort and strength for the days and weeks ahead. We'll be praying for all of you. Gregory and Gloria Smith Russell, Williamsburg, VA Formerly of Oriental, NC
Rex,Myra and the entire family you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Just sending all my love to my nephews. I am sending my love and condolences to you. You lost your father and at the same time I lost my brother. We are all grieving different but one thing I want to say is God is still real, and he never make a mistake. Remember as you are going through your hurt and pain, call the name of Jesus, read the 23 psalms, and give him the praise and glory. Trust him and lean not to your own understanding. Your father will remain in our hearts forever. He is sleeping in Jesus arms. Words cannot feel the pain nor the void, but Jesus will. Aunt Betty loves you and will always be here for you.
To Betty and extended family, my sincere condolences. Susie Thomas
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