WILSON-LITTLE FUNERAL HOME

PURCELL-NEWCASTLE, MCCLAIN CO, OK

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Kenneth Ray Estep age 77 of Purcell, passed away on Monday August 5, 2019 in Purcell.

Kenneth was born September 18, 1941 in Purcell. He was the oldest of two children born to Vivian "Dick" Estep and Annette (Milford) Estep. Kenneth grew up on a dairy farm, located north of where the Purcell Hospital is today. As a young man he learned how to work hard and he kept that same work ethic throughout his life. He attended Purcell schools and graduated from High School with the class of 1959. Kenneth later met and married the love of his life, Linda June Cypert. They were married on July 30, 1962, in Purcell and together raised five children while living in the Purcell and Wayne area. Kenneth first worked at the Purcell Post Office, later he delivered milk for Estep Dairy in Purcell and Borden's Milk out of Norman. Then in 1968, he went to work at Tinker Air Force Base and remained there for 24 years, retiring in 1992.

After retiring from Tinker, Kenneth had various other jobs over the 10 years in the Purcell area. Throughout his life, Kenneth enjoyed fishing, hunting and raising sheep. While his children were growing up, he raised and sold show sheep. And he helped his children raise and train their sheep while in FFA.  Most of all, Kenneth loved gardening and especially enjoyed raising roses.

For many years he was active member of the Purcell First Baptist Church. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them when he could. He will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by: Parents, Dick Estep in 1994 and Annette in 2007. In-laws, June and Lee Cypert.

He is survived by:Wife, Linda Estep of the home in Purcell. 5 Children, Kenna Clark of Burleson, TX, Lori June Dudley and husband Virgil of Council Hill, OK, Sally Maynard and husband Than of Purcell, Rae Anne Eisman and husband Michael of Lexington, OK, Micah Estep of San Diego, CA. One sister, Claranna Morton and husband Jack of Ft. Smith, AR.12 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, several cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 at Wilson-Little Funeral Home Chapel in Purcell.

Interment will be at Hillside Cemetery in Purcell.

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