Thomas Franklin Best Sr.

Thomas Franklin Best, Sr. age 79 of Maryville passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Concordia Care Fairpark. Preceded in death by: Father, Boyd Best; Mother, Louise Best; Brother, Stanley Best, Sr.; Nephew, Alan Hitch. Survivors include: Wife of 40 years, Carolyn Best; Son & Daughter-in-law, Thomas Franklin Best II & wife Angela; Grandson, Tommy Brian Best & wife Katie; Sister, Virginia Hitch; Sister-in-law, Janice Best; Aunt, Juanita Cagle; Niece, LeAnne Howard (Eddie); Nephews, Stanley Best (Ramona), Mike Best (Susan), and Tony Hitch (Donna); several great nieces, great nephews and cousins; 2 great-great-nieces and 1 great-great-nephew. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Thomas Franklin Best Sr. please visit our Sympathy Store.