John R. Best, 79

John R. "Jack" Best, of Austin, died Tuesday, April 29, 2003, at Baptist Hospital, Little Rock, Ark.

He was born Aug. 13, 1923, in Austin, to Milo and Florence (Capretz) Best.

He married Eloise Triggs. She died Aug. 20, 2002.

Survivors include daughters, Gail (Jay) Dorsett, Orange Park, Fla.; Lori (Mike) Rockers, Little Rock, Ark.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Anair, Phoenix, Ariz.

Services: Will be held at a later date.

Funeral Home: Mayer Funeral Home, Austin.