of Harrison, AR

May 10, 1932 - June 6, 2019

Robert Lee Estes, age 87, of Capps, Arkansas, passed from this life Thursday, June 6, 2019. He was born May 10, 1932, in Capps, the oldest son of Benjamin Pierce ''B.P.'' and Theo Dora (Wilson) Estes. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, William, Joe Ernest, and Marvin Oliver.

Robert graduated high school from the School of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri, where he became skilled in welding, carpentry and mechanics. At the age of 21 he joined the Army where he served three years. After his discharge he moved to Illinois, where he was employed as a mechanic. He met and married Sandra Ann ''Sandy'' Janosky August 16, 1958, in Stickney, Illinois, and together they raised four children.

Robert enjoyed a full productive life. He retired in 1995 and he and Sandy then returned to his family home in Capps. He was an active member of Batavia Assembly of God Church. He loved his woodworking and hearing the latest updates of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Sandy celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2018.

Robert is survived by his wife, Sandy; his son, Michael S. Estes, of Aurora Illinois; his daughters, Roberta L. Hall (John) of Darien, Illinois, Carrie L. Bencsik (John) of Manhattan, Illinois, and Annie M. Martelle of Riverview, Florida; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation was Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Graveside service was 10:00 AM, Friday, June 14, 2019, at Mary Mother of God Cemetery, Harrison, Arkansas.

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