Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, gained his wings on June 25, 2021.
Walter Robert Estes was born February 23, 1948 to Jean and the late William S. Estes.
Walter was a dedicated Coach, Teacher, Sports Official, Counselor, and Sports Radio personality. He was a school teacher from 1974-2004 at Fordsville, Philpot, Maceo, Daviess County Middle, Hancock County Middle, Trinity, and substituted after retirement at Owensboro Public Schools.
He never met a stranger, loved his family and dedicated his life to changing the lives of young people through his teaching and coaching.
He is preceded in death by his father, William S. Estes; Grandparents, Albert and Grace Estes, and Hugh and Ida Pearl Penrod.
He is survived by his loving wife Jamie M Estes of 53 years; daughter, Jill Estes; son, Jeff Estes (Denise); grandchildren, Justin Wink, Zach Wink, Lacie Dunlap (Doyle), Coy Holmes (Lauren), Colton Holmes, and Jacie Butler; brothers, Barry Estes (Jeanette) and Dennis Estes; and a sister, Staci Horn (Terry).
He lived for his great grandchildren; Landon and Tucker Wink, Grace Baker, Raylan Wink, Clayton Dunlap, Jax and Marie Butler, and Allias Payne. His goal in getting better was to be able to push them in the swing.
The family would like to thank Davita Dialysis Center, Dr. Matthews, Dr. Cornell, Dr. Bradley, and OHRH Home Health for their great care.
Services will be Noon on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at James H. Davis Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow Owensboro Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.