James Lee Best

1941 - 2010

James Lee Best obituary, 1941-2010, Seguin, TX

BORN

1941

DIED

2010

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Seguin, Texas

James Best Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 28, 2010.

Jim Best, age 69, passed away suddenly on October 27, 2010. Jim is preceded in death by brother Billy Wayne Sutton, father Bill Best and mother Leila Perrigo. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Vou Best, daughter Terry (Corky) Dreibelbis, son Bubba (Lynn) Best, daughter Tracy Mangold, daughter Linda (Lou) Sangurima, brother Don(Kathy) Best, sister Sandra Best, brother Tom Best, nine grandchildren, Royce Dreibelbis, Cody Best, Brandon Best, Sid Sandefur, Ned Sandefur, Logan Mangold, Trent Mangold, James Farris, Robi Ann Farris, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Born Aug. 10, 1941, in San Juan, Texas and a lifelong resident of the Rio Grande Valley area, he and his wife moved to Seguin, Texas six years ago. In 1958, fresh out of high school, Jim partnered in a land conservation business with his brother, Don Best. The brothers worked ranches all across South Texas. His devotion to the youth of the Rio Grande Valley was evident in his active involvement with the local 4-H Club and as a volunteer Director of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show. His dedication to the community continued in Seguin where he served as a member of the Seguin Activity Center board of directors. Jim was forever willing to help anyone with whom he came into contact.

Jim was an avid hot rod hobbyist who participated enthusiastically in the New Braunfels Area Car Club. His love of life and passion for experiencing it to the fullest were most undeniable when he raced cars and flew airplanes.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Jim make a donation to the New Braunfels Area Car Club Scholarship Fund at 4570 Barbarosa Rd. Seguin, Tx 78155 or the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Scholarship Fund at 1000 N. Texas Avenue, Mercedes, TX 78570. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 1 at the First Baptist Church in Seguin, 1314 East Cedar Street.

Arrangements under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home, Seguin, TX.

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November 4, 2010

Mary Vou, I am so sorry to hear about Jim. I am happy to know you are living in Seguin. I live in Cibolo, Tx. It has been so long since we have seen each other. I think it was at our 30th Class reunion. My son Mike lives in Seguin! I would love to see you again.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family during this difficult time.
Love, Jean Evans (formerly Thompson) Miller

November 4, 2010

Robi Farris

He was a man to look up to. I'll miss him alot. Love you forever papa.

November 3, 2010

Cousin Les Blodgett

We are saddened to hear of Jim's passing. Even though we didn't see each other often after we became adults and lived so far apart, we still thought of him and Don and Sandra as family. I last saw Jim several years ago when he came to Phoenix on business and we had the opportunity to get together for an evening of reminisence and dinner. We have Jim's family in our prayers and think of you all during this difficult time.

November 3, 2010

Jim was one of the nicest and most courageous man w e've ever known. We loved his story telling. We loved his zest for life in the fast lane. Jim was always there with a helping hand. We have enjoyed knowing all of the Best family. Jim will be sadly missed. The Best's truly are THE BEST. Sincerely, Jim and Susie O,Leary.

November 2, 2010

Maria C Rodriguez

Terry my prayers are with you and your family.

November 2, 2010

IRMA JARAMILLO

I HAD THE PLEASURE OF METTING JIM WHEN HE BOUGHT COYOTE BEND TRAILOR PARK I HAD ALREADY LIVED THEIR FOR FIVE YEARS AND HE WAS A VERY NICE GENTALMENT AND HE DID WHAT HE COULD FOR OTHERS IT WAS ALWAYS NICE TO SEE HIM GO BY AND WAVE HE WOULD ALWAYS STOP FOR A SHORT CHAT MY PRAYERS TO HIS WIFE AND FAMILY. I MISSED HIM WHEN HE SOLD THE PLACE HE MADE IT FEEL LIKE HOME IRMA JARAMILLO

November 1, 2010

Ronald "Ron" Wikoff

I am saddened by your loss and pray the Lord will help you and all your family through this time of grief.

November 1, 2010

Roxan Schultze

Our deepest sympathy.

Roxan Schultze & Byron Osborne

November 1, 2010

Elizabeth Ballard

To Vou and all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at the time.

November 1, 2010

our sincere condolences to Vou and the family.
Frances and I include you in our prayers.
Don Desch

November 1, 2010

Dan and Karen Brumley

Jim was a very kind and caring person, the world is less for his passing.

October 31, 2010

Jim Schroeder

Jim was a man to ride the trail with....A good honest, caring, generous person, who was a definate class act....and he had a good head on his shoulders... Jim and I didn't really meet until around ten years back but I knew who he was was that day and knew that he was a friend you could count on being there. It is my loss that I wasn't able to be around him more often. He will be missed by many...including Jann & I. I will always call him my friend...

October 31, 2010

Eligio Hernandez

October 31, 2010

Jim was a very nice and friendly man, he and his wife treated me and my family with the upmost respect. He will be greatly missed and my condolences to his family. From the Talamantez family- Dario, Kathy, Dario and his wife-Noelly and his daughters Angela and Olivia, and Robert and his daughter, Zoee.

October 31, 2010

So sorry to hear of Jim's accident, he was a great and fun guy and will never be forgotton.
Gary and Sandy Jackson, Alamo, Tx

October 31, 2010

Wanda Castillo

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

October 31, 2010

Esperanza Molina

Jim was a God-sent angel and was there for my family since the early 70's. For years, I heard about how wonderful Jim was with my father as a boss and friend. My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting him back in 1998 and were lucky enough to share some great conversations with him. I pray God returns the kindness to Jim's loved ones ten-fold. Rest in Peace, Jim....Gracias por todo.

October 30, 2010

Don & Bea Blodgett

Dear Vou and family. Bea and I were very saddened to hear about Jim's accident and passing. It has been a long time since the last time we had seen him and you. Our prayers are with you and your family.

October 29, 2010

Ed, Marilynn, Nic & Caitlin Sangurima

We were saddened to hear of Jim's accident. Jim was a good person and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

October 29, 2010

Cheryl Imel

I was saddened to hear about Jim's accident. I have kept Jim in my prayers since I heard of his diagnoses You and your family are in my prayers today. He will be missed.

October 29, 2010

Jana Schermerhorn

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.

October 29, 2010

John Petri

I was saddened to hear of Jim's accident. I had just spoken to him a week or so ago. He was really a "nice guy."

October 29, 2010

All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jim was a wonderful person. We are so grateful we knew him and your family. Even tho' over the years we didn't see each other as much, you never forget the good people who entered your life. We were honored to have him and your family as friends in our lives.
John and Paula Lodge
Sherman Texas

October 29, 2010

We were so sorry to hear about Jim. You and Jim are friends we will never forget. I will always remember that Larry and I were sad when we hear you were moving. We have enjoyed being with you at RGVLS as well as TAF&E. Jim has been in my prayers ever since he was diagnoised. You and your family are in our prayers today. Larry & Wanda Echols

October 29, 2010

David & Suzanne DeBerry

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jim was a great guy that I remember way back to our 4H and FFA days in the 70's.

October 29, 2010

Cindy and Steve Hair

Jim was so creative, funny and always had something to keep him interested in life and living. He shared his love, laughs and smiles with all around him and will much missed.

October 28, 2010

Michele Fairey

Jim was an intelligent, wonderful man and I'm going to miss him very much. My heartfelt prayers are with his family.

October 28, 2010

Gene and Jo Goodall

We are deeply saddened to hear of Jim's accident. He was a good friend, and an extremely talented person. Our prayers are with the family.

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