Michael R. 'Mick' Best

Michael "Mick" R. Best, 70, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at his home after a short illness. He was born April 23, 1947 in Bournemouth, England and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 35 years moving from England. Mick worked as the service manager at Sharpnack Chevrolet, Vermilion for 23 years and had been working as the service manager at L&M Towing and Repair for the past 12 years. He was a member of the Vermilion Lions Club and enjoyed wood working, gardening, cars, watching NASCAR and football. Mick loved spending time with his family and especially adored his wife, Nancy. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Nancy Kay (nee Chapman) Best of Vermilion; daughters, Jessica Chapman of Lima and Teresa (Nathan ) Mayle of Vermilion; grandchildren, Ethan Mayle, Taylor Mayle, Mikayla Dabbs, and Emma Lee Dabbs; and his brother, Steven Best of England. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Gladys (nee Collins) Best. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Jan 25, 2018 from 3:30 until the time of the funeral service at 6:30 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, OH. Pastor Jim Cooper will officiate. The family suggests memorial contributions to Vermilion Lions Club Foundation, P.O. Box 94, Vermilion, OH 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.