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Kenneth Estelle Obituary
Funeral service for Kenneth D. Estelle, 65, Lawrence will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 28, 2013 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. He died January 21, 2013 at his home.
He was born on April 12, 1947 in Lawrence, KS the son of Howard Montgomery and Ruth Isabelle (James) Estelle.
Kenneth served in the US Army during Vietnam. He worked as a corrugator at Lawrence Paper Company for 43 years. He enjoyed Baseball and loved his grandkids.
He married Virginia D. Rowe on August 27, 1971. They later divorced.
Other survivors include daughter, Terri Pate, Huffman, Texas; two sons, Robert Lewis and Kevin Estelle, Ft. Worth, Texas; sisters, Karlene Moore, Ermal Shepard, Loretta Carraher, Lynn Estelle; brothers, Evertt Estelle, Norman "Tony" Estelle; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by her sister, Beverly Mae King and brother, Howard Montgomery Estelle Jr.
The family will greet friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the St. Luke A.M.E. Church and may be sent in care of the mortuary.
Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kenneth Estelle
January 28, 2013
I remember Kenny as a boy playing at our home with my cousins Steve and Danny, on Lincoln St. Kenny was a kind, sweet boy. I often walked to Woodlawn with Peaches. We'll all meet again in Heaven. -Cathie H.
Peggy and Herbert Thompson
January 28, 2013
To The family, I was so sorry to learn about Kenny passing. I just learn today.
You have my heartfelt sympathy.
God Bless all of you
Reuben Turner
January 28, 2013
condolences to the family.
January 27, 2013
May God be with you in your sorrow.
-Barbara Chase.
January 27, 2013
Kenny will be greatly missed. My condolences go out to his family and friends. To Terri Lynn, Robert, and Kevin, I am sorry for your loss.
-Arvin Alcorn.
January 27, 2013
Kenny will be greatly missed. He was a good father, husband, and friend. Our greatest condolences go out to Kevin, Terri, Robert, and the rest of the family. We are sorry for your loss.
-Barbara Ahre and Mark Alcorn.
January 27, 2013
My deepest condolences. I met Kenny when he got out of the Military. He married our sister Virginia and became part of the family. Terri, Robert, and Kevin: I am very sorry for your loss.
-Cheryl Wilson
david worley
January 26, 2013
rip kenny and god bless you and your family from a brother vet and classmate
david worley
January 26, 2013
rip kenny my sincere condolences
January 25, 2013
My deepest condolences and my prayers to all his family and friends. Iremember playing ball with Kenny and the kids on the weekends after dinner. Watch football and argueing calls on Sunday.Bobby, Terri, and Kevin we are very sorry for the loss of your dad. Jim and Kay Burns
Terry Ireland
January 25, 2013
I was a classmate of Kenny's back in Lincoln Elementary School. He was a friend. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Jose Leanos
January 25, 2013
My deepest sympathies and condolences to all in the family. He will be missed. God Bless you.
Gladys Atkins
January 25, 2013
I will always remember Uncle Kenny and the fun times we had in Kansas. Hugs to Terri, Bobby, and Kevin as well as my other aunts and uncles.
Kenneth D. Estelle
Gladys Atkins
January 25, 2013
Harriet Holt
January 25, 2013
When those we love have left this earth, we still can feel them near. We'll see a picture, hear a song, and it's just like they are here. And when we call upon our faith, when we believe and trust, we know the ones we care about are always close to us.
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