Johnny Estes, also known as John or Little John Estes, age 73, of Stanford, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his residence. Born Monday, November 25, 1946 in the New Salem Community of Lincoln County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Sammy & Anna Coffman Estes. John worked, in Indiana for many years, as a landscaper, and was of the Baptist faith. His prize possessions were his grandchildren.
John leaves behind one son, Johnny Ray Estes (Christine) of Brandenburg, Kentucky; one daughter, Melissa Sue Estes Sanford (Jeffery) of Stanford; four grandchildren, Cameron Shane Sanford, Tanyon Riley Sanford, Kenyon Ray Sanford, and Samuel Ethan Estes; one brother, Nellus Estes (Mable) of Harrodsburg, Kentucky; two sisters, Alberta Rowland and Betty Mae Estes both of Hustonville, Kentucky; the mother of his children, Donna Faye Smith of Stanford; and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members and friends who mourn his passing.
A Public Funeral Service will be held 2:00PM Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Fox & Friend Funeral Home with Bro. Vola Brown officiating the service. Burial will follow in New Salem Cemetery. The Funeral Service will also be live streamed via Fox & Friend Funeral Home’s Facebook page.
A Public Visitation will be held 12PM-2PM Sunday at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions suggested to the John Estes Memorial Fund, c/o Fox & Friend Funeral Home, 312 West Main Street, Stanford, KY 40484.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to current restrictions, masks must be worn, by all in attendance for the Public Visitation and Funeral Service; and social distancing guidelines must be followed.
Fox & Friend Funeral Home, Stanford, is entrusted with John’s arrangements. Guest Book at www.friendfuneralhomes.com.
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