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Robert "Joe" Best
Robert
“Joe” Best, 63, of Greenville, Ohio passed away on November 1, 2017 at
State of the Heart Care Center in Greenville, after fighting a long
courageous battle with cancer.
He was born December 21, 1953 in Greenville, Ohio, the son of Janice (Collins) Smith of Greenville and the late Robert E. Best.
In addition to his father, Joe is preceded in death by his step father,
Gerald “Smitty” Smith and his step brother, Steven Smith.
Joe was a 1973 graduate of Greenville Senior High School. He loved
taking casual rides in his dune buggy and cherished all of his yorkies,
especially Reba. He was employed by D&D Restoration in Covington,
Ohio. Most of all Joe enjoyed spending time with family and friends, he
never met a stranger.
Joe is survived by his wife of 25 years, Denise (Pullins) Best of
Arcanum, whom he married July 4, 1992; his children, Jason Best of
Vandalia, Casey Helmer of Greenville and Natalie Patterson of Arcanum;
his grandchildren, Robby Best, Ryan Best, Maddy Best, Trent Best, Liam
Helmer and Landon Patterson; his brother and sister-in-law, Ronnie
(Jeannie) Best of St. Paris, Ohio; his sisters and brothers-in-law,
Bonita (Tom) Schlechty of New Madison and TK (Jeff) Reigle of
Greenville; his step brother, Dan Smith; his uncle, David (Becky)
Collins of Greenville; his aunt, Pat Shiverdecker of Greenville; his
brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Greg (Carol) Pullins of Knoxville,
Tennessee; his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Shelia (Dan) Sieffer
of Liberty Township, Ohio and Connie Hite of Evans, Georgia; and
several nieces and nephews.
Family and Friends may visit on Saturday, November 4, 2017 from 1-3 PM at the Oliver Floyd Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday,
November 4, 2017 also at the funeral home, with Rev. Candy Null and
Pastor Sam Shilot officiating. It was Joe's wish to be cremated,
therefor no graveside services will be held.
In the lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Darke
County Cancer Association or State of the Heart Care, 1350 N. Broadway,
Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.oliverfloyd.com
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