Dewey Ray Estes, long-time Chandler, Oklahoma resident, was born on July 10, 1929 in Davenport, and departed this life December, 23, 2012, at his home in Chandler, at the age of 83 years.

Dewey was the son of Roy and Mae Valliquette Estes.

He served in the United States Army and married Mary Louise Freeman on October 2, 1949 in Chandler.

He was an accomplished architect working for The Price Group Architects & Planners in Shawnee, Oklahoma and finished his career with the department of H.U.D. in Oklahoma City.

His parents, one sister and wife, Mary Louise preceded Dewey in death.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Phillip R. and Mary Estes of Hartland, Wisconsin and one daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen A. and Benito Sauceda III of Monument, Colorado, one brother, Jack Estes of California, four grandchildren, five great grandchildren and numerous friends.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 27, 2012, at Oak Park Cemetery in Chandler, Oklahoma with Rev. Bruce Newby officiating.

Services are under the direction of Parks Brothers Funeral Service in Chandler, Oklahoma.