Ray Best

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M., Saturday, May 17, 2008, at Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home, Decatur, IL, with visitation 5 to 7 P.M., Friday, May 16, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Macon County Memorial Park, Harristown, IL.Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.Ray was born September 7, 1923, in Rosemond, IL, the son of Lewis Ray and Gladys (Ferguson) Best. He married Pina Elnora Mueller on March 23, 1944 in Decatur, IL. She preceded him in death in 1986.Ray worked 37 years for Staleys as a Developing Engineer and previously worked for Wabash Railroad and Mense Marathon. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a life long Cardinal Fan..He is survived by his children Sharon Best and companion J.C. of Elkhart, IN, Mary Thacker and husband Carl of Decatur, IL, Barbara Edmiston and husband William of Decatur, IL, Joanna Timmons and husband Robert of Niantic, IL; 15 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; 16 great great grandchildren; sister Viola Scribner of Decatur, IL.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Pina, great granddaughter Bryson, grandson Michael, nephew Stephen Scribner.Condolences may be left to the family at www.brintlingerandearl.com. "
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