Kenneth Lee Estes, 78, of Anderson, formerly of Sharpsburg, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at NHC of Anderson.

Born Oct. 7, 1940, in Hogansville, Georgia, he was the son of the late Robert Lee and Allie Davis Estes. He was a member of the U.S. National Guard and was retired from Delta Airlines. Mr. Estes was an avid Alabama Crimson Tide fan, and enjoyed traveling with his family.

He was a classic car enthusiast and loved 50’s rock-n-roll music and was a member of First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, Georgia.

Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Barbara Jean Estes; daughters, Susan Estes Price (Todd) of Anderson, Carol Estes Teske (David) of Sharpsburg, Georgia; grandchildren, Matthew Blakey, Kalyn Price, Evan Price, Alissa Miller(David), and David Teske, Jr.; great grandson, Noah Miller; brother, Larry Estes of Wadley, Alabama, and sister, Lorene Wright of Clarkdale, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 at Sullivan-King Mortuary, 3205 Hwy 81 North. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. prior to the service.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the caring staff at NHC of Anderson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 4124 Clemson Blvd., Ste. L, Anderson, SC 29621. Sullivan-King Mortuary Sullivanking.com