Robert Gerald Estes of North East died Saturday, April 2, 2016. He was 78. Born in Johnson City, Tenn. on October 25, 1937, he was the son of the late Grady and Ivy Estes. Mr. Estes was raised in Burlington, N.C. and graduated from E.M. Holt High School. He eventually moved to Baltimore and joined the Maryland State Police in 1962. He was very proud of his service to the State of Maryland and the family he gained as a part of it. He was awarded the inaugural Ted Wolf Memorial Trophy at the MSP softball tournament. Mr. Estes retired after 30 years of service and enjoyed spending time with his family, particularly his granddaughters. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, and time with his friends.
He was a founding member of the local FOP, a member of the Maryland Troopers Association, VFW Post 6027 Men’s Auxiliary, as well as the Maryland State Police Alumni Association. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane (Hubis) Estes of North East; his son Michael (Colleen) Estes of Elkton; his daughter Laurie of Elkton; brother Harold Estes of Virginia; sisters Mildred Price of North Carolina; Betty Simmons of Annapolis, and Vickie Walker of North Carolina; and his granddaughters, Annie and Clare Estes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Gene of Richmond, Va. A viewing will be held at Crouch Funeral Home at 127 S. Main St., North East, Maryland on Thursday, April 7, from 10 a.m. until noon with services immediately following. Memorial contributions may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in care of Crouch Funeral Home, 127 S. Main St., North East MD, 21901. Comments are closed.
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