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Official Obituary of

Kenneth Howard Best

March 23, 1953 ~ January 8, 2025 (age 71) 71 Years Old

Kenneth Best Obituary

Kenneth Howard Best, 71, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Alamogordo, New Mexico. He was born on March 23, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio to Harry and Harriet Best. 

He was married to Donna Howell and to Bobbi Storm and was a longtime employee of Uptown Rentals in Alamogordo, New Mexico.  He spent 4 years in the Navy.  He also was an oil rig mechanic for 25 years at DFW, Texas.

Survivors include his daughter, Melissa Best of Alamogordo, NM; son, Joe Best; daughter-in-law, Jennifer Best; grandchildren, Jordyn, Hayleigh, Evan, Nathan and Reggie; great grandchildren, Azlynh, Ilyaih, Mila; dogs; best friend, Harley; and sister, Barbara; and Ruth Howell.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Best; mother, Harriet Best; his first wife and mother of his children, Donna Howell; and his 2nd wife, Bobbi Storm; and Nathan Howell.

The memorial service for Kenneth will be held at Scenic Chapel Friday, January 17th at 2:00 PM.

The Best family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Scenic Chapel to direct the services.

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Services

Memorial Service
Friday
January 17, 2025

2:00 PM
Scenic Chapel
1334 North Scenic Drive
Alamogordo, NM 88310

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