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© Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service Enid, Oklahoma March 2021 October 9, 1921 ~ March 28, 2021 A celebration of a long full life for James William Estes, age 99, of Enid, will be held at the Mausoleum in Memorial Park Cemetery at 11:00, Thursday, April 1, 2021. Pastor Gary Miller will officiate. Military honors will be conducted by the Silver Talon Honor Guard stationed at Vance Air Force Base. Arrangements are under the kind guidance of the Amy Stittsworth Funeral Service. Jim was born October 9th, 1921 on a farm near Kremlin, OK. His own father delivered him as he did all but one of the five siblings. He passed peacefully from this life on Sunday, March 28th, 2021. He attended Daniels Country School Southwest of Hunter through 8th grade and then graduated from Hunter High School in 1940 where he was the Salutatorian. He worked on the family farm until being drafted into WW II. He served in the Army Air Corp as an Airplane Mechanic Crew Chief after his training at Sheppard Field in Texas. He served on bases in the India-Burma Theater as part of the India China Wing Transport, which ferried vital cargo into the China interior. He gained the rank of Tech Sergeant and earned three service medals. He married Louise Maner on December 30th, 1958 in Tulsa, and soon after purchased a farm near Breckenridge. Here they raised their three children, Loretta, Michael and Robert. They divorced in 1979. He then married Marilyn Chastain on November 15th, 1986 and gained two stepdaughters, Debra and Tresa. Jim continued to farm until 2000 when they moved into Enid. They were members of the Willow Road Christian Church. He and Marilyn enjoyed his retirement to the fullest, traveling to see family, cruising to Alaska and making several road trips as far away as Nova Scotia. He then found a new home at Burgundy Place, after Marilyn's passing, living there for over nine years. After his health declined, he was moved to The Arbors Assisted Living, closer to his eldest son. Jim was a farmer, heart, soul and mind, and thoroughly loved it. In recent years, he has expressed to family that he loved farming and would not change a thing. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister, his daughter Loretta, former spouse of 20 years, Louise, and his wife of 24 years, Marilyn. Left to honor his memory are his sons, Michael [Connie] of Enid, and Robert [Steven] of Stillwater. We would like to thank Mike Weatherford and everyone at Burgundy Place for making it his "Home". We would also like to thank everyone at The Arbors Assisted Living and Elara Caring Hospice for taking such good care of our Dad. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elara Caring Hospice. Remembrances may be shared online at www.stittsworthfuneralservices.co |
© Enid Morning News Enid, Oklahoma September 20, 2010 September 29, 1931 ~ September 18, 2010 The graveside service for Marilyn P. Estes, 78, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2010, in Memorial Park Cemetery. Rev Carrell Still will officiate. There will be a time of visitation from 6-7:30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. Marilyn was born Sept 29, 1931, in Enid, Okla., to Thadeus and Ethel [Benson] Chastain and died under the care of Cross Timbers Hospice, Ardmore, Okla., on Saturday, September 18, 2010. She is survived by her husband, James; daughters, Debra Hutson and husband Danny of Huntsville, Ala., and Tresa Campbell and husband Rick of Ardmore, Okla.; stepsons, Michael Estes and wife Connie of Enid, Okla., and Robert Estes of Stillwater, Okla.; five grandchildren, Jeff, James, Margaret, John and Jessie Rae; and brother, Roy Chastain of Melbourne, Fla. She was preceded in death by her son, Kevin Ray Tapp, and stepdaughter Loretta Estes. Memorials may be given to Cross Timbers Hospice or your local hospice, or Gideon’s International with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodian of the funds. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at ladusauevans@suddenlinkmail. com Submitted by Family |
© Enid News and Eagle Enid, Oklahoma September 2014 June 15, 1937 ~ August 31, 2014 Service of Remembrance and Celebration of Life for Donald "Donnie" W. Estes, 77, of Enid, will be 2 pm Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev Bobby Hall will officiate. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6-7:30 pm Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the funeral home. Don was born June 15, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Kenneth and Oneta "Bobbie" Estes. He joined his Heavenly family on August 31, 2014. Don attended school in Seminole, El Reno and Hominy, graduating high school in 1956. He attended college at Coffeyville Jr College, playing basketball for Jack Hartman. On August 22, 1958, Don was united in marriage with the love of his life, Mildred "Midge" M. Hughes. The Lord blessed this union of 55 years with three wonderful daughters, Lisa Dawn, Stephanie Lynn and Amy Leigh. Don started his lifetime career in the oil field with Dowell Oil in Blackwell, Okla., lasting 24-plus years. Don and his family established their home in Enid, Okla., after transferring with Dowell. He continued his oil field career working for Brand X Perforator, Eastwood Rentals and Permian Well Service, where he was currently employed for 29 years upon his death. Don was awarded the Honorary Member award from the Enid Oilman’s Association for his outstanding efforts as an oilman. Don's greatest joy was watching his girls and grandchildren participate in sports, along with golfing and fishing with friends and business associates. Throughout his entire life, Don's love of all sports played an important role as a player, coach, fan and avid supporter of the game. His respect was earned by many with his passion, presence and support on the fields, and in the stands of his local teams to the bleachers of the state playoffs. Don is preceded in death by his father and mother, Kenneth and Bobbie Estes, and one brother, Ronnie Estes. He is survived by his loving wife, Midge, of the home; three daughters, Lisa and husband Keith Lea, Stephanie and husband Dale Wildrix, and Amy and husband Keith Broyles, all of Enid. He also leaves six grandchildren, Lindsey, Lacey, Heather, Tyler, Dalton and Paige; six great grandchildren, Ashlan, Tayler, Paetyn, Jaxon, Leyton and baby Nunnally due in December; sister-in-law, niece and nephew, Bev, Shannon and KK, of Davis, Calif.; and a host of friends. |
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