J. Buford Estes, 85, of Leesville, Louisiana, formerly of Joaquin, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016, at his son’s residence.

 

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, February 19, 2016, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center.  Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Watson & Sons Chapel with Bro. Mike Oliver and Bro. Brady Vaughn officiating.  Interment will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin.

 

Mr. Estes was born October 15, 1930, in Paxton, to Francis E. Estes and Sadie Myers Estes.  He served in the United States Army.  Mr. Estes was a retired truck driver, an avid 42 player and a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Joaquin.

 

He is survived by

Son: J.B. Estes and wife, Jennifer, of Leesville, Louisiana

 

Daughter: Linda Worley of Murfreesboro, Tennessee

 

Grandchildren:

Melissa Estes of Leesville, Louisiana

Justin Worley of Talihina, Oklahoma

 

Sister: Verna Murdock of Martinsville

 

Brother: Elzie Estes

 

Numerous other relatives

 

Preceded in death by

Sons: Reuben L. Estes, Wayne Estes

Parents: Francis E. Estes and Sadie Myers Estes

Brothers: Raymond Estes, Henry Dalton Myers, Curtis Estes, Tommy Estes

Granddaughter: Lindsay Worley

 

Pallbearers will be Davis Brittain, Tim Hass, Rex Hass, Justin Worley, Sam Garner and Fuzz Raybon.

 

 

Online condolences & tributes can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com