Mr. Estes was born on July 27, 1938, in Cullman, AL to the late Vesta Talley Estes and Roscoe Estes. He worked for the Alabama Department of Transportation as a Stock Clerk for many years. Mr. Estes graduated from Fairview High School Cullman, AL in 1957 and he enjoyed being outdoors.

Mr. Estes is survived by his brother, Ralph Estes; niece, Delisa Lee; and nephews, David Estes, Dexter Estes, Daniel Estes, Damon Estes, and Destin Estes.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.