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“I miss Clay so very bad, he wasn't just my boss he was a very good friend . There wasn't nothing Clay wouldn't help anyone with, he had heart of...Read More »
1 of 32 | Posted by: Kathy Mochen - Melbourne, FL

“Nyra and Gaye,I just found this out. I am so, so sorry for the loss of your brother. May God be with you all and give you the strength you needed at...Read More »
2 of 32 | Posted by: Pam P Sellers

“Joann Lee lit a candle for Clay Best ”
3 of 32 | Posted by: Joann Lee

“Though I only got to know you a short time, I will never forget your kindness toward me, your generosity, your sense of humor, but most of all, your...Read More »
4 of 32 | Posted by: Bill Frohliger

“Bill Frohliger lit a candle for Clay Best ”
5 of 32 | Posted by: Bill Frohliger

“Diane Reeves lit a candle for Clay Best ”
6 of 32 | Posted by: Diane Reeves

“Thinking of all of you at this difficult times prayers and love Ronnie Lynne and Beth Huggins ”
7 of 32 | Posted by: lynne huggins

“We extend our deepest sympathy to Clay's family and will keep you in our prayers over the days ahead. Doyle and Susan Whitfield ”
8 of 32 | Posted by: Doyle Whitfield

“Melinda Meyers lit a candle for Clay Best ”
9 of 32 | Posted by: Melinda Meyers

“Tonya and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are all truly sadden by your loss. May God truly bless and comfort you at this time and the...Read More »
10 of 32 | Posted by: Margaret Strickland

“Margaret Strickland lit a candle for Clay Best ”
11 of 32 | Posted by: Margaret Strickland

“Paula Barber lit a candle for Clay Best ”
12 of 32 | Posted by: Paula Barber

“RIP Clay. I will always remember all the good times we had together & you will always hold a special place in my heart. To Nyra, Gaye, Tonya &...Read More »
13 of 32 | Posted by: Paula Barber

“I have some of the best memories with Clay, and I will never forget them. Nyra Gaye, and Tonya, I hope all the good memories that you had with your...Read More »
14 of 32 | Posted by: maryanne

“Mary Anne Bass lit a candle for Clay Best ”
15 of 32 | Posted by: Mary Anne Bass

“Nyra, Tabby, Tonya, Gaye and all of the rest of the family, you are all in our hearts and prayers. We love all of yall and we are so very sorry for...Read More »
16 of 32 | Posted by: Johnny Mac

“Danna Inman lit a candle for Clay Best ”
17 of 32 | Posted by: Danna Inman

“Tonya and Tabitha, We have not seen you since you were children, yet we remember you well. We have both lost our fathers too...and understand your...Read More »
18 of 32 | Posted by: Mike and Pris Moanco

“David Whitehead lit a candle for Clay Best ”
19 of 32 | Posted by: David Whitehead

“Gone but never forgotten... RIDE WITH THE ANGELS CLAY!!! ”
20 of 32 | Posted by: David Whitehead

“Kayla papalia lit a candle for Clay Best ”
21 of 32 | Posted by: Kayla papalia

“Donna and Malcolm Douglas lit a candle for Clay Best ”
22 of 32 | Posted by: Donna and Malcolm Douglas

“RIP Clay. You will never be forgotten, present in our minds, and always in our hearts. RIP my good friend. ”
23 of 32 | Posted by: katie carr

“Katie Carr lit a candle for Clay Best ”
24 of 32 | Posted by: Katie Carr

“Heaven has gained another harley angel..love you cuz Terry Bryan Butler ”
25 of 32 | Posted by: Terry Butler

“Angela Robertson lit a candle for Clay Best ”
26 of 32 | Posted by: Angela Robertson

“jim and vicky stanfield,palm bay,fl. lit a candle for Clay Best ”
27 of 32 | Posted by: jim and vicky stanfield,palm bay,fl.

“Brenda Fletcher lit a candle for Clay Best ”
28 of 32 | Posted by: Brenda Fletcher

“Brenda and Cindy lit a candle for Clay Best. ”
29 of 32 | Posted by: Brenda Fletcher

“Clays memory will live on. We all loved him. I wish there were words to say that would ease the pain. We love all the family and we will be here if...Read More »
30 of 32 | Posted by: Joy Renfrow

“George and Margie Taylor Snow Hill, NC lit a candle for Clay Best ”
31 of 32 | Posted by: George and Margie Taylor Snow Hill, NC

“Dearest Tabby and Best Family: The Ehler Family has you all in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that when Tabby returns home to Florida, I will...Read More »
32 of 32 | Posted by: Ann Ehler


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Goldsboro - Everette Clayton Best, 58, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Clay was born in Wayne County on September 3, 1953 to the late Ira Lee Best and Norma Gray McCullen Wilkerson. He recently retired from Civil Service at Patrick Air Force Base in Florida after 32 years of service. Clay was a member of the Beach Masonic Lodge #354 F. & A.M. in Indialantic, FL and was a Shriner. He was also a member of the Goldsboro Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. #139 and the Moose Lodge in Surf City. Clay was a partner in the ownership of Al's in Goldsboro.

Clay is survived by his daughters, Tonya Best Lee of Dunn and Tabitha Leigh Best of Palm Bay, FL; sisters, Nyra Best Evans of Goldsboro and Claudia Gaye Best of Goldsboro; brothers, Mike Wilkerson of Pikeville, Donnie Wilkerson of Fremont and David Wilkerson of LaGrange; uncle, Carroll McCullen of Fasion; aunt, Minnie Mae McCullen of Faison; two special K-9 friends, Sirkec and Melon, as well as several nephews, nieces and great nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the chapel of Seymour Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Wayne Memorial Park with military honors and Masonic rites.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Shriner's Children Hospital, P.O. Box 490 New Bern, NC 28560 or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 2301 Stonehenge Drive, Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27615.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Seymour Funeral Home and at other times at 3102 Summit Road, Goldsboro.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.