Roland Best, Jr.

July 26, 1951 — December 16, 2025

Kinston, NC

With heavy hearts, we, the Staff and Management of R. Swinson Funeral Services, along with the Best Family, announce the transition of 74-year-old County Commissioner Roland Best, Jr. of 1909 Northview Drive, Kinston, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Greenville Nursing and Rehab. Center.

The funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from the United American Free Will Baptist Tabernacle. Burial will follow the services in the Pinelawn Memorial Park. The family will recieve friends at the Public Visitation on Monday evening from 3 to 6 p.m. 

Please keep the Best family, Lenoir County, R. Swinson Funeral Services staff, and other friends of Mr. "Pulley" in your thoughts and prayers during this sorrowful time. 

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Monday, December 22, 2025

3:00 - 6:00 pm (Eastern time)

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R. Swinson Funeral Service

208 E Blount St, Kinston, NC 28501

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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United American Free Will Baptist Tabernacle

1011 Doctor JE Reddick Circle, Kinston, NC 28501

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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

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Pinelawn Memorial Park

4488 US-70, Kinston, NC 28504

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