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John B. Best

John B. Best

John B. Best, 29, of Worthington, formerly of the Karns City area, died Wednesday evening from injuries he sustained in a vehicle accident.

John was born April 28, 1989, in Butler. He was the son of Robert L. Best of Butler and Lisa Custer Best of Butler.

He had attended Karns City Schools.

John enjoyed the company of family and friends, especially his children and fiancée.

He had a strong work ethic and was the owner/ operator of Best Construction Around.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancée, Aliya Eiler of Worthington; his three children, Carter J. Best, Kallie M. Best and Braxxton T. Best; two brothers, Jason L. Best and Christopher J. Best, both of Butler; two sisters, Ashley R. Custer of Charleston, W.Va., and Sarah A. Best of Butler; an aunt and uncle, Susan I. and Bradly L. Nichter of Butler; as well as a number of nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his maternal and paternal grandparents, he was preceded in death by an uncle, Richard S. Custer.

BEST — Friends of John B. Best, who died Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018, will be received from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at Hile Funeral Home of Chicora, 339 Chicora Fenelton Road, Chicora.A funeral will follow at 1 p.m. from the funeral home.For more information, to send a condolence or to make a donation to help defray funeral expenses, please visit www.hilefh.com.

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