Dalton C. Best

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, June 15, 2024, Dalton Christopher Best, 26.

Dalton was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was a graduate of Grovetown High School where he was an excellent soccer goalkeeper. Dalton was involved with Greater Augusta Soccer Officials Association and worked as a soccer referee. Known for having an old soul, Dalton loved the 70s and most gen-res music and was an avid reader. He was loved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed.

Family members include his parent: Jimmy Best and Sheila Stencel; maternal grandmother: Judy Stencel and maternal grandfather: Dale Stencel; uncles: Scott Stencel (Shiela), Troy Stencel (Suzanne), Mark Stencel (Katy), Johnny M. Best (Bonnie), Jerry Best (Carrel) and Billy Best (Martha); aunts: Sharon Lapp (Tony), Judy Wilson (Jeff) and Tammy Vick (Tater); niece: Daphne Walker, several cousins and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his brother: Jamie Best; paternal grandparents: John J. Best and Helen Dilbeck Best and maternal grandmother: Jean Stencel.

 A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Nick Carnes officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hale House by mailing a donation in memory of Dalton Best to the Hale Foundation, 402 Walker Street, Augusta, GA 30901 or https://www.thehalefoundation.com/give/

The family will receive friends on June 18, 2024, one hour prior to the service at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com