Jeffrey W. Estes Obituary (1965 - 2015)

Jeffrey W. Estes, 49, of Saunemin, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11:15 a.m. at his home in Saunemin. His service will be held Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Duffy-Baier-Snedecor Funeral Home in Pontiac. Pastor Andy Fuqua will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery in Pontiac. Visitation will be Thursday, February 5, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home in Pontiac. Jeff was born May 2, 1965 in Pontiac, son of Carl and Cleda (Whicker) Estes, both survive in Pontiac. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Brenda Murray of Saunemin, IL; one son, Bryce Estes of Saunemin, IL; two daughters, Kaitlyn Estes-Hoegger of Bloomington, IL and Carly Estes of Saunemin, IL; two sisters, Sherri (Steve) Mackinson of Cornell, IL and Mary Butler of Pontiac, IL; nieces and nephews, Amy (Ryan) Long, Kyle (Kari) Mackinson, Justin Mackinson, Jesica (Brad) Diemer, Cordney Butler, and Allyson Butler; and great nephews, Kadyn Diemer, Kaleb Diemer, Lyric Butler, and Aeon Butler. He was preceded by in death by his grandparents. Jeff attended Pontiac Township High School and was a Custodian of Unit 5 schools in Bloomington, IL. Jeff was an avid fisherman and he loved to play sports when he was young, having received many sports awards. Memorials may be made to the family for his children's education.