Ray W. Estes

Ray W. Estes, 80, of North Webster, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2007, at 4:30PM, at his residence. He was born on October 3, 1926, in Parma, Missouri, to Clyde & Beulah (Vick) Estes.

On October 14, 1946, he married Fay E. Hiner; she preceded him in death in 2006.

Ray was retired from Uniroyal and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a lifetime area resident and wintered in South Texas.

Survivors include 1 daughter: Teresa Ward of North Webster, 2 sons: Larry (Nanette) Estes of Anniston, Alabama and Stanley (Susan) Estes of North Webster; 9 Grandchildren; 13 Great Grandchildren and 1 Brother: Donald Estes of Etna. He was preceded in death by 1 grandson: Jeremiah Ward and 1 sister & 2 brothers.

Services will be private with Chaplain Bob Jarboe officiating. Burial will be in the North Webster Cemetery, Mock Addition.

In lieu of flowers, the family has request donations to the Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, PO Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581.