Lonnie Best

Lonnie Best, age 82 of Loudon, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Lonnie worked at Maremont for over 30 years. He served in the National Guard for six years. 

Lonnie was preceded in death by daughter, Debbie Drope; step-children, John and Lisa Brown; parents, Luther and Pearl Best; brothers, Willie, Jim and Jake; and sister, Nina Miller. He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Barbara Hundley Best; children, Bryan Best and wife Lisa, Lonita and husband Bryan, step-son, Tony Brown and wife Robin; grandchildren, Nicole and Jeremiah; several great-grandchildren; sisters, Rose Culpepper and husband Robert, Mary Collis and husband Ed, Helen Collis and husband Dickey Miller, Betty Sova and husband Kelly, Daisy Miller and husband Kenneth; brothers, Ralph Best and wife Liz, David Best and wife Sharon, Louis Best and wife Sondra, Jack Best and wife Melissa, Charles Best and wife Donna; and several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 31, 2024 from 5-7pm at Loudon Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7pm with Rev. Adam Cook officiating. Graveside service will be Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 2pm at Loudon County Memorial Gardens.