Lloyd "Doc" Estes Obituary (1940 - 2017)

Lloyd "Doc" Estes, 77, of London, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home in London. The son of Loyal and Sophia (Paulous) Estes, he was born April 23, 1940 in Ottumwa, IA. He married Dorothy Eulene Mueller, on May 2, 1960 at Paso Robles, CA. He was a United States Army Veteran who served overseas. He was a member of the Flat Rock Worship Center in London. He was a builder and contractor, often called the "worker man." "Doc" had a passion for cars and racing stockcars in California and later restoring his 1939 Buick and 1954 Ford Truck. He was also an avid hunter and houndsman and enjoyed fishing, woodworking. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. "Doc" was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Randy Estes; and two sisters, Jill Hansen, Norma Porter. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Eulene Estes of London; his son, Monte Duane Estes and wife Gina of London; his daughter, Tammy Eulene Estes of Lamar; six grandchildren, Britni, Ruger, Blaid, Kristin, Ashley, and Tracie; seven great-granchildren, aunt, Emma "Skip" Bailey; and numerous extended family. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Humphrey Chapel. Brother Ronnie Bryd and Brother Chip Howington will officiate. Burial will be at East Point Cemetery in Russellville by Humphrey Funeral Service. Full military honors will be provided by the Roger-Rye Post Veteran of Foreign Wars. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, on Friday, at the funeral home. Pallbearers are Ruger Estes, Blaid Estes, David Pearson, James Whorton, Kristian Loveless, and Glen Freemen. Honorary Pallbearers are Johnny Mueller, Gary Willcutt, Ron McKelvey, Steve Paulous, John Petersen, Jr., Tommy Vinson, and friends. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.