David Lee Best

Mr. David Lee Best, 71, of Blackshear, passed away early Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at his residence.

Born in Augusta, GA on April 15, 1952, David lived in South Carolina for several years before moving to Pierce County eleven years ago.  He worked as a security guard for Grace Davis Concrete and went on to retire from Universal Protection Service in Aiken, SC.  David was a natural musician.  He played many instruments including the guitar, drums, and bass.  He also loved to sing (he had an incredible voice) and dance.  You could occasionally catch him DJ’ing events as well.  He enjoyed going to flea markets and going on picnics but his favorite thing to do was to explore every beach he could with the love of his life, Janice.  David will be remembered as an extraordinarily kind human being. He was of the Baptist faith.

He was a son of the late Frances Sweet Key and John Henry Best, Jr.

Survivors include his fiance’, Janice Cooley of Blackshear; his brother and sister-in-law, Robert “Bob” Best & Dr. Julia Johnson of North Hero, VT; 2 nephews, M. Scott (Kristine) Best and Michael L. (Namsuk) Best; 3 great nieces, Kameryn Best, Lauryn Best, and Minah Best; and several other relatives and friends.

David’s wishes were to be cremated and to be remembered as being a friend to everyone.

Memorials be made to the Wounded Warrior Project (www.woundedwarriorproject.org) or to St. Jude (www.stjude.org).

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangement. 

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