Obituary of Talmadge Best

BELHAVEN, NC TALMADGE WAYNE BEST, 73, of Belhaven, NC died Friday, June 11, 2004 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. Mr. Best, born in Stumpy Point, NC, was retired from Dare County Public Works and was a former Commercial Fisherman and wholesale seafood dealer. He was a veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Williamston Memorial Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Alton W. and Ruby Gibbs Best and was also preceded in death by a son, Mark Best. Mr. Best is survived by his wife, Margaret ‘Marge’ Bruce Best of the residence; a daughter, Susie Best White and husband, Stan of Nags Head, NC; a son, Jeffery D. Best and wife, Terry of Belhaven, NC; three grandchildren, John White and wife, Sara, Kristen Minshew and husband, Mark, and Emily Best. A Memorial service will be held at Shiloh United Methodist Church, Stumpy Point, on Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 3:00 pm with Rev. Tom Clark and Rev. Tom Jennings officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church, POB 37, Stumpy Point, NC 27978, or the charity of one’s choice. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo is assisting the family with arrangements.