Joseph Smith Estes, Sr., age 85, of Cairo, formerly of Wickliffe, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Aperion Care of Cairo.
Joseph was born on January 24, 1935 in Bardwell to the late George and Gloria Estes. He was a former Sheriff Deputy for Alexander County, Illinois and was of the Baptist faith. Joseph was a retired commercial fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Eva Mae Miller Estes of Cairo; one daughter, Windy Marie Estes of Cairo; two sons, Joseph Smith Estes,… Jr. (Crystal) of Kevil, Danny Wayne Estes of Bardwell; one sister, Katie Theriac of Murphysboro, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Ashely Poyner, Marla Estes, Cheyenne Lattimore, Jalisa Lattimore, Jamariel Lattimore, Rebecca Estes, Elizabeth Estes, Sara Magee; four great grandchildren, Emily Newberry, Cathrine Poyner, Jacob Estes and Jaelyn Estes.
He was preceded in death by five sisters, Mae Norman, Dorothy Harper, Roxanne Manker, Dean Jett, Mary Barr; one brother, Johnny Estes, and his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe with Rev. Virgil Diel officiating. Burial will follow the service at Bethlehem Church Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Wickliffe.
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