Obituary of Robert A. Estes

Robert A. Estes, 70, of Currytown Road, Sprakers passed away Sunday evening at home with his loving family by his side. Born on October 31, 1935 he was the son of the late Harold and Mary Crockett Estes. He was a lifelong resident and attended local schools. On February 13, 1953, at the age of 17, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served in the Korean Conflict, receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, United Nation Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. After three years of service, he was honorably discharged on November 2, 1956. Bob was employed for over 35 years for Planters-Lifesavers Company, in the maintenance department. He was a member of the 25 Year Club, for Lifesavers, where he served on the Planning Committee. He was also a member of the Randall Christian Church, and a former member and past president of the Rural Grove Volunteer Fire Department. On May 10, 1958 he was united in marriage to the former Rosetta Cook; that loving union lasted for 47 years. His loving family includes, his wife; two sons, Allen Estes and his wife Barbara Jo of Vail Mills, New York and Tom Estes of Randall, New York; two sisters, Rose Marie Ring and her husband Richard of Rotterdam, New York, and Kathy Smith and her husband Douglass of Sprakers, New York; three brothers, Vernon Estes and his wife Joan of Clifton Park, New York, Harold Estes and his wife Shirley of St. Johnsville, New York, and Phil Estes and his wife Debbie of Palm Bay, Florida; two grandchildren, Christian Weaver of Washington, D.C., and Michelle Barde of Albany, New York; one great uncle, Phil Estes and his wife Charlotte of Sloansville, New York; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 1p.m. at the Randall Christian Church, Rt. 5s, Randall, with the Rev. Eric Handel presiding. Interment will take place in the Fordsbush Cemetery with full military honors. A calling hour will precede the funeral from 12 until 1 at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Bob?s memory may be made to Mt. Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078 or to the Rural Grove Volunteer Fire Department, 1192 State Hwy. 162, Sprakers, NY 12166.