Roland Best, Jr.

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.