Peter Farquhard Best
August 26, 1944 ~ August 19, 2019
Born in:
Brevard, NC
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailPeter Farquhard Best, 74, of Fletcher, passed away Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Elizabeth House.
A native of Brevard, he was a son of the late Martha Gooch Best and Farquhard Smith Best. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard Lee Best and Page Hinton Best.
Peter was a graduate of Brevard High School, earned his undergraduate degree at Sewanee-The University of the South and then his J.D. from the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law. He practiced law in Asheville for 50 years and was a longtime board member of the Fletcher Fire Department.
Peter is survived by his wife of 51 years, Alice Victoria “Vicky” Caldwell Best; two sons, Scott Campbell Best and Peter Farquhard Best, Jr. (Jenna Scott Best) and three grandchildren, Andrew Coleman Best, Harrison Smith Best and Boyd Hinton Best.
A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Asheville. His family will receive friends at the church immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, his family graciously asks that memorial donations be made to: WCQS c/o Blue Ridge Public Radio, 73 Broadway, Asheville, NC 28801 (www.bpr.org), Four Seasons Compassion For Life Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731 or to a charity of one’s own choice.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family. To leave a message of condolence or a memory for the family, please visit Peter’s obituary page at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
Services
Memorial Service: August 24, 2019 12:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
60 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-9361
Visitation: August 24, 2019 1:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
60 Church Street
Asheville, NC 28801
828-253-9361
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Peter Farquhard Best 's name.
WCQS Public Radio
73 Broadway
Asheville, NC 28801
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Our condolences to the family. Peter was a good man and will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have wonderful memories of time spent with the Best family, all of whom are remarkable. With sympathy and love.
Many of my childhood memories involve the Best family. You are all in our payers as you mourn the loss of Mr. Best. May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Our condolences to the Best family. Peter was a good neighbor.
Dearest Vicky, We are thinking of you and your family as we all sadly say goodbye to Peter. We were so fortunate to have known him. Hugs and love.
Peter, thinking of you and your family. You have my deepest condolences.
Peter gave full attention to his clients.
An honest gentleman who will be missed by many. Blessed to have known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with Vickie and the family.
I worked with Peter while in Asheville. He was always friendly and a joy to work with. My prayers are with all.
“The only guide to a man is his conscience; the only shield to his memory is the rectitude and sincerity of his actions.” Winston Churchill
Since Peter’s mother and my mother were good friends, I have literally know Peter since we were infants and Vicky
only a little less time. Both are outstanding people. Peter’s wonderful dry wit was always a pleasure. My prayers are with Vicky and her family.
It’s been a long, long time, but you don’t ever forget a really good guy!
A classmate who exemplified integrity, wisdom and sincerity. A real loss to his family and all who knew him. Vicky, you are in my prayers.
Vicky, I am praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
The Elingburg Family has fond memories of having Peter and Vicky as our neighbors for several years. He was a true gentleman and very kind.
Wonderful friend…great man..prayers for Vickie and all his family…
Jimmy Garrett
Vicky, we’re thinking of you and your family, and hoping that happy memories (we share some with you from years past) will bear you up through this sad time.
Memories, thoughts and prayers to you, Vicky, and all your family. A new star shines in the Heavens.
My condolences to the loved family and friends of one of the finest professional men I had the pleasure of dealing with through many years. He was a true gentleman.
Vicky, May God be close to you now, for strength and comfort. May He be ever near to give you peace and keep you in His care. You and your family are in my prayers. With caring sympathy, Karen Johnson (from Buncombe County CEC)
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain… Revelation 21:4
Our condolences to Peter’s family and many friends upon Peter’s passing. I had the good fortune of knowing Peter and associating with him for a lot of years when we were both runners and fellow parent supporters of our kids growing up.
He was a fine man and a good friend. God’s best to you all, Dick & Judy Allen
Love and Prayers.
So sorry to hear about Peter. You are in my thoughts and prayers.