James Russell Best, 58 of Kingston, Oklahoma passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012 at his home in Kingston. He was born on June 5, 1954 in Oakland, California to the late John Kenneth Best and Lorene Evett Best. James was raised in San Jose, California and later graduated from Northwest High School in Justin, Texas. In 1974 he moved to the Willis and Shay area in Kingston where he lived the rest of his life. James married Penny Ann Rutherford on October 24, 1980 in Madill. He was self employed and worked as a tree trimmer. He is survived by: Wife: Penny Ann Best, Kingston, Oklahoma Children: John Russell Best, Florida Sherry Dawn Best, Kingston, Oklahoma Grandchildren: Tory Best "Tory Babe" Karie Best "Sweet Pea" Declan Forguson "Booger" Rae Ann Best "Rae Rae" Brothers: Joe Best, Boyd, Texas Jeff Best, Comanche, Oklahoma James was preceded in death by his parents and brother; John Kelly Best.