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James Estep Obituary
He was stationed at Fort Cambell, Ky., with Company A, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101 Airborne Division.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Ray Estep, who died Nov. 25, 1980; and mother, Judy Nelson Estep Hayton, who died Sept. 26, 2005.
He is survived by his wife, Kelly Annmarie Estep; three children, Preston Estep, age 3, Dylan Estep, age 2, and Skyla Estep, 4 months, all of Clarksville; grandfather, Walter Nelson of Meadowview; sister, Rebecca Buskill and husband Edward of Meadowview; brothers, Micheal Estep and wife Eva of Abingdon, Steven Hayton and wife Ashley of Abingdon and Benjamin Hayton of Glade Spring; one nephew, Michael Estep of Abingdon; aunt, "Mom" Roseanna Paolini, and uncle, Ron Paolini of Damascus.
He was a wonderful husband, father, brother and soldier. He loved his men and they loved him. He loved being a soldier and died doing what he loved doing.
The family will have a private funeral service and burial, with full military honors by the U.S. Army. The family will receive friends at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Chilhowie United Methodist Church in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for contributions to be made to a trust fund for the family in the name of James Earl Estep at any branch of the Highlands Union Bank.
Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, is serving the family of James Earl Estep.
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Michael Lina
July 25, 2023
i always think of ssg estep. he was my nco back in germany and made sure i was ok. he was a good soldier and a good man. ill never forget him.
Carlos Penalber
January 27, 2016
Wow! This hurts! I served with Estep in bamberg with 1/6 FA. Since social media wasnt around wasnt able to keep in touch with all my battles from 1/6. The one memory ill always have of him was a PT run we did together. 1sg partnered me up with him because he was a cheetah and i was an average runner at the time. It was probably a 5 or 6 mile run. He was there encouraging me, don't stop, keep running, you got this. Such a great dude! Rest in peace battle! Youll never be forgotten.
January 20, 2013
In memory of James Estep. He will never be forgotten.
Peggy Childers
November 20, 2011
November 15, 2011
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. James E. Estep:
Please accept my remembrance of James on the anniversary of his passing and know that he will never be forgotten.
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evrod folkes
March 21, 2011
i remember our days in bamberg germany, you really took a young private under your wing thank you for that bro, the good dying young is an understatement because to me you were great!!! SSG Evrod D Folkes
Peggy Childers
November 15, 2010
To the family and friends of Staff Sgt. James E. Estep:
Remembering James on the anniversary of his passing. May our fallen heroes never be forgotten!
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
Richard McCormick
October 1, 2010
James and I were battle buddies and friends in basic training way back in 1998. The worlds been missing you man, keep an eye on all of us Top Guns out there.
CRYSTAL WEBB
September 9, 2010
THIS YEAR AT RUN FOR THE FALLEN HERE IN RUSKIN FLORIDA I RAN 3MILE IN HONOR OF YOU I JUST WANT TO SAY I GOT TO KNOW YOU THRU RESEARCH AND MUST SAY YOU WERE A GREAT PERSON AND HOOAH
Steve Hayton
May 21, 2010
As many forget your name,face or voice i remember you still, ill NEVER forget you, your not just any fallen hero to me, your were my brother, friend and my role model, my whole life i looked up to you, you tought me so much, just wish you coulda tought me how to heal, its nearly 5 years and i can still see you leavin, im just here waiting on you, while your there waiting on me. i love you brother and i assure you as god is my witness your not forgotten, nor will you ever be, i love you
Steve Hayton
May 21, 2010
Brother its been a long time. I miss you just as much as the day you left back in october 05... As I sat here reading through all these peoples comments i just couldnt bring myself to read them all, because to me your still there and im still here waiting on you to come home, but in fact i know its the other way around your actually waiting on me to come home...I love you and miss you deeply. I still feel you and mom sometimes, makin sure i keep the integrity in check, thank you for everything "chief". I still think of you everytime i hear the thunder...kiss mom for me give her a big hug, i know your both lookin over us and we will be together again some day.....
jimmy estep
September 1, 2009
from one estep to another very proud of u. Jimmy Estep Carthage Ms
Craig Kalpin
June 4, 2009
I bought a Fallen Heros Geocoin honoring this fallen hero. I am proud to have this soldiers rememberance passed on from cache to cache and from person to person. Some proceeds from these coins go to the families of other fallen heros like Staff Sgt. James E. Estep. God bless you man, and you are in a better place for your actions.
Kelly Estep
May 24, 2009
I just want to thank you all for thinking and praying for us,over the last few years we have become stronger day by day.Itt has been about almost 4 years now,and we still miss him so much there is not one day we do not talking or stop thinking about him he is our rock in this famile even without him here.We miss you very much and we love you very much
Kenna Larra
May 19, 2009
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Peggy Childers
November 16, 2008
To the family of Staff Sgt. James E. Estep:
James gave the ultimate sacrifice and will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not let our fallen heroes be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you. "Some gave all."
Peggy Childers
"Don't Let The Memory Of Them Drift Away"
www.IraqWarHeroes.org
In Memory of James ~ (Debra Estep)
November 15, 2008
Holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.
The Wind on The Downs
“I like to think of you as brown and tall,
As strong and living as you used to be,
In khaki tunic, Sam Brown belt and all,
And standing there and laughing down at me.
Because they tell me, dear, that you are dead,
Because I can no longer see your face,
You have not died, it is not true, instead
You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe;
I hear you laughing as you used to do,
Yet loving all the things I think of you;
And knowing you are happy, should I grieve?
You follow and are watchful where I go.”
(Written by Marian Allen during World War l )
Two lines that I wish you to keep near your heart…….
“You seek adventure in some other place.
That you are round about me, I believe”
I did not know James, but I am remembering
his service and sacrifice. He is my hero. !
Though I do not believe we are related, I am proud to share your same last name.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
The Other Side
i'm over on the other side
where life and death softly divide.
left my skin and bones behind
now i'm over on the other side.
can you feel me there with you?
my breath is gone but i'm not through.
loved you then and i still do
from over on the other side.
i can fly. really fly.
below the earth ... all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
it's good here on the other side.
the sweetest songs...the bluest skies.
thank you for the tears you cried
but it's good here on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth...all through the sky.
tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side
the world is smaller than a needle's eye.
where life and death softly divide.
when you leave your skin and bones behind
i'll be waiting on the other side.
i can fly. really fly. below the earth ... all through the sky.
go tell em all i did not die.
i'm just over on the other side.
Song lyrics by Don Conoscenti
C Desert Muse/SESAC
www.donconoscenti.com
(Used with permission)
“I hope it brings great comfort to any and all.
Peace on you. DonCon” 4-2008
The Other Side –
(To hear the song)
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Sincerely,
Deb Estep ~ Ohio
Proud Air Force Mom SSgt Vince – Lackland AFB
Proud Air Force MIL SrA Dana – Randolph AFB
Remembering The Fallen – Blog
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Angel and soldier drawing I have shared here.
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Elaine Goss
October 28, 2008
I am wearing a Fallen Hero bracelet for you and your family Jimmy Estep, God bless you and your family.
Debbie Elam
September 11, 2008
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our group is making and presenting a numbered memorial quilt to the immediate family of each soldier killed in the Iraq War with ties to the Commonwealth of Virginia. We have a website at www.vmqp.com if you get a chance to see the quilts. We have sent 121 quilts as of this date. Please contact me via email or phone at 804-598-0465 and I will get the information from you so we can send you a Memorial Quilt in honor of your soldier. TOGETHER...WE WILL NOT FORGET!
Thank you.
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
May 16, 2008
You are remembered and respected. Thank you Staff Sgt Estep!
Debbie Elam
November 25, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman of the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. Our Project's Mission is to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the State of Virginia in the Iraqi War with a numbered memorial quilt. Please contact me at
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
2621 Linbrook Drive
Richmond, VA 23228
phone 804-379-3817
www.vmqp.com
or you can email me at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon. God Bless your family and friends.
Brian Daniels
November 24, 2007
hey chief this letter has been a long time coming 2 years 9 days and 17 hours to be exact i never got to say goodbye that night i never got to tell you just how honored i was to be in your section under your watch. even though i gave you crap for being small you had a big heart and i could never look you in the eyes cuz i respected you that much. i know that your up there still fightin with smoke about somethin luckily for you grigg is there probably fightin with ya too:) it amazes me how tight 6 section was and i still quietly rgret being the survivor your kids are so cute lucky for skyla she doesn look to much like you but i know you watch over them too i have a pic of you hanging in my house and i know that if i make it through the day and im not ashamed to look at it then im doing the right thing you always said integrity is doing whats right when noone is looking and so i hope that your proud.
topgun chief,
Daniels
Patsy Jo Reed Sircy
August 15, 2007
Sincere sympathy and love, Pat - R.N.
August 14, 2007
There is nothing that I can say or do to take away the pain or bring you peace in your time of sorrow, but I will offer you and your family my heart felt condolences. I also offer you my prayers that in time the pain will easy and the memories of your HERO will carry you through each day and night. I want to thank your HERO, for his/her selfless act of becoming a member of the armed forces, his/her willingness to defend the United States of America, all that we hold sacred and for the sacrifice that will forever be etched in the memories of all those who knew him/her. Though tears can never bring him/her back, we hope that our tears express our gratitude for the sacrifice that he/she made and our sorrow at his/her passing. I believe for every fallen HERO there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift we were given.
Your mission on earth is complete and you are now a member of GOD’s Heavenly armed forces. Stand down brave warrior and take your rightful place in Heaven with all the HEROES who have passed before.
I made a special promise to LE RON A. WILSON, a dear family friend who joined the Army with three other friends, one of whom is my son (Le Ron was killed in action on 07/06/07 at the age of 18) on the day he was laid to rest as I touched his coffin, that I would never forget him nor would I forget those that gave their lives for our country before him, with him and after him and so when I came across www.legacy.com, I thought what a great way to keep my promise to Le Ron, so I will continue to leave tributes in each guest book until the day there is no longer the need to leave these tributes to a FALLEN HERO.
REST IN PEACE, HERO, YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!
PROUD MOTHER OF A U.S. SOLDIER
Currently stationed in Germany
Althea Barrett(Queens, NY)
July 24, 2007
Thank you for the sacrifice made by Staff Sgt Estep and the sacrifice made by everyone who loves and misses him! May God bless all of you!!
Ron Whittaker II
June 24, 2007
Hey Cuz.I guess you know how much I think of you.I truly wish you were home with your wife and kids but I guess there was a reason unknown to us why you had to pass on.I feel such pride just to have known and lived with you.Rest well my cousin.
Jacob Flores
March 25, 2007
I knew James when he was a Specialist and a Sergeant in 1/6 FA in Bamberg,Germany. It really hurt me when I heard the news of his death, almost 3 years ago and it still hurts now... I miss him a lot. He taught me a lot things about being a Soldier as well as a good NCO... My prayers go to his family...
Suzanne Preston
March 21, 2007
I don't know you and didn't know your husband but I just wanted you to know he is still remembered and will always be an American hero. I hope you are finding some measure of peace even though You will always feel his loss. May you find comfort in God, your friends and family, especially the children you had with James. Sincerely
Debbie Elam
February 11, 2007
My name is Debbie Elam and I am the Chairman for the Virginia Memorial Quilt Project. The Friendship Circle Quilters and other Volunteers in Richmond, VA have a project to present the immediate family of each fallen soldier from the Commonwealth of Virginia with a memorial quilt. Please contact me at the following:
Debbie Elam, Chairman
Virginia Memorial Quilt Project
800 Hallsboro Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
Home Phone 804-794-6364
or you can email me at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon! God Bless.
Grady Ross
December 26, 2006
I still can't believe that you're gone. I was looking through my photo album today and came across the pictures from our deployment to Kosovo, I just broke down knowing that I won't be able to share laughs with you again. I was proud to serve with you and give you my knowledge that I knew of the gun line to you. I am sure that your section had a helluva section chief. Even though you're not here anymore, you will forever live in our thoughts and hearts. Its End of mission and time to take the tube to zero mils, may you forever rest in peace, miss you man.
Garnet Jenkins
November 15, 2006
Paying tribute to Staff Sgt. James E. Estep, on this first anniversary of the day he gave his life for our Country and for Freedom.
Rest Well James Estep,.in the Loving Hands of God.
You Will Never Be Forgotten.
You have paid the Ultimate Price for so many.
As with my brother, whom we lost in Vietnam, you will always be loved and missed by everyone whose life you touched.
"I will lift up my eyes to the hills-
from whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth."
Psalm 121:1-2
May the memories of James, live in your heart always.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Kelly Estep
September 24, 2006
Hi Baby
I just wanted to tell you how much i miss you and love you.I still wait every saturday at 10.30am for the phone to ring,but no ring.I know you know the kids are doing great they miss you alot Skyla is now say dada Preston is going to school and he has a girlfrend and he really likes school.Dylan is going to school in Oct.this year.Baby you don't know how hard it it is to live without you,i miss you asking what is for dinner or is my ACU's done or watching you play outside with the boys and i miss riding with you on the Harley spending time you.It is hard for me knowing that the guys got back on the 22.sep.06 and you did not come home.I thoug that i wait by the phone and the phone rings and you say where are you why did you not pick me up i'm home it was all a joke but you did not call.Daniels is a great guy and i hope he can find a healing like we are.James i love and i don't know how many times i can tell you that,going to the grave is so unreal and i don't like going up there so i hope you are not mad at me.Looking at the kids i see you in them Dylan looks just like you the additudd Preston has that Skyla i have not found out yet but she looks like mom.But one thing i know is you are with mom dad smoke roman holley grigg and flody and that you are in good hands so tell everybody we miss them very much and we will see you soon.I love you very much your wife Kelly
ROBYN GARSIDE
May 22, 2006
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. I HAVE JUST LEARNED OF YOUR GREAT LOSS AND WISH TO EXPRESS MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES. PLEASE KNOW THAT YOUR HERO WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HOLD TIGHT TO YOUR TREASURED MEMORIES THAT HIS SPECIAL SMILE MAY CONTINUE TO SHINE ON FOR THE LITTLE ONES. I PRAY THAT PEACE WILL FIND YOU ALL. GODSPEED AND SEMPER FI.
A MARINE MOM
Tom Gugliuzza-Smith
February 18, 2006
My heartfelt sympathy to the Estep family in the loss of James. I did not know James, but my heart is broken and I am saddened for your loss of such a fine young person and hero. May God bring you peace in your heart as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so close. Please know that you are in my heart and prayers.
I send each of you a hug from the most inner part of my heart.
Love and Peace
Tom
To live in the hearts
of those you leave behind
is never to die"
~Robert Orr~
Kelly DeBusk
December 30, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I will truly miss James!
Rev. Emmanuel & Jenny Mabry
December 4, 2005
God Bless this family during the next Holiday season in a very special way. Please accept our most deepest sympathy to this family of SSgt Estep. What a Hero he was to give his life that we can live free another day. Thank you to all the family of this great Hero and Thank you SSgt James Estep untill we see you in your new body and your new crown. You are such a Hero and we will continue to remember this family as we approach the throne of grace each day. What a privilege your husband, father, son, etc gave us to live free another day.
Ms. Jane Hall & family
December 4, 2005
Accept my families deepest sympathy to our Hero who gave his life that we may remain free. We will be praying that God will Bless you and your little children during these Holidays ahead and forever more. Keep your eyes on God untill he comes for our church and let Him help carry you through this tragedy. Remember you are never alone and when you are sitting in Jesus hands; nothing can hurt you and your blessed little children. I ask God to reveal His presence in a very special way in the days ahead.
Jessica Hileman
November 30, 2005
MAY GOD BLESS AND BE WITH WITH YOU. HE WILL FOREVER BE A HERO IN MY EYES!
God Bless
April Renfrow
November 28, 2005
James was a great guy and I will miss him dearly! I know he loved his job and his family very much!! He is back where he wanted to be and he is looking down on you all as your guardian angel. You will always be in my thoughts and prayers!!
Amelia Heaton
November 28, 2005
May God fill your hearts with a sense of courage and peace during this time. Your family is in our prayers.
Shanna Finley
November 28, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about James. He was really nice in high school. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.My heart goes out to James wife and kids. God Bless! Shanna Finley
Ms. Elve McCormick
November 28, 2005
Heartfelt sympathy and much love to you, dear friends, as you go through this time of grief. I ask God to just be in your mist and comfort all of you in a very special way. We will never forget SSgt Estep's great sacrifice.
Sandy Belcher & Family
November 28, 2005
To all the family of SSgt Estep. May God be with all of you during this time of saddness. We are remembering another HERO!
Jerry & Sue Rasnake
November 28, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathy to all the family of SSgt. Estep. We pray GOD will just reveal his presence to all of you during one of your most darkest hours and give you comfort and bless you in a special way. We are proud of this fallen HERO! We hope to see this Hero again and personally thank him for his great sacrifice. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARE.
Margaret Roark
November 27, 2005
I am sorry to hear of your loss and I just wanted to say how much I appreciate what he died for. I am truly greatful. May God bless and keep you.
Patricia Potts
November 27, 2005
My deepest sympathy on your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers. May God Bless You and Keep You.
Melissa Burgess
November 27, 2005
God's garden is Earth.
God's flowers are us all.
God always picks the prettiest flowers first, to take back to his home in Heaven.
God Bless you all.
Pamela Winchester
November 27, 2005
I am so sorry for your family, I just thank God we have heroes like your son to protect us and making our country safer. I fully support our troops and their families.
David and Karen Lovelace
November 27, 2005
Dear Family,
We join all those praying for you and want to say thank you to your loved one and to you for paying the ultimate price for our freedom. We will not forget.
Dorothy Dreger
November 27, 2005
To the James Estep Family. How sad we are for the loss of James and all the other young men and women who have given their lives in Iraq. You are certainly in our thoughts and prayers.
Jimmy Teaster
November 27, 2005
My family & I are saddened by your loss. I was a neighbor & a good friend of James' father Mike. I am sorry I never got to meet his children but I loved Mike like a brother. God will ease your loss & we have a promise that we shall meet again. May the Lord comfort you & strengthen you in these days to come
Wood Family
November 27, 2005
The Uniform that you adorned, A piece of our heritage proudly worn. Doing what you had to do, Serving our Nation Brave and True.You put your life upon the line to protect this simple life of ours. For our colors do not run. The proud and courageous are few. We want to say THANK YOU for your service, and your family are in our prayers.
The Wood's
Jessica Nelson
November 27, 2005
Me, mom, and dad are very sorry to hear about James. We all really thought alot of him. If you all need anything just let us know. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love Jessica
Louise Collins
November 27, 2005
To the family may God comfort you in your loss,and to let you know someone is praying for you,and to James what a sacrifice you had to paid,but God must have needed you more.
Emmanuel Baptist Church Rev. Dr. James E. Belcher
November 27, 2005
Please accept our most deepest sympathy. All the family will remain in our prayers in the days to come. He is a HERO who gave his life that we can remain free. We will never forget to pray for the families effected by this dark tragedy.
Sue Scanlon
November 27, 2005
Dear Estep family,
My heart aches for you. I did not know your loved one, but I know that he was a true hero. This world needs more James Esteps'. May God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Rachel Keller
November 26, 2005
Sorry to hear about your loss. I didn't know your husband, father, or brother. But he made me proud to be an American. May God bless each and everyone of you all. You all are in my thoughts each day.
becky Bowman
November 26, 2005
My prayers are with you May God bless you to see a brighter day.
Jamie Graves
November 25, 2005
God Bless ( Jamie, Navy wife)
chuck & Becky Counts
November 25, 2005
Please accept our deepest sympathy. May a lifetime of wonderful memories give strength to all the family in the days ahead. Staff Sgt. James Estep is a true HERO!
Albert "Al" Blevins
November 25, 2005
Dear James Estep Family,
"No Greater Love Than This"
The love of Country and the Love of Fellow man.
I express my most deep sympathy and hurt for your great loss. Because there are people like Sgt. Estep our hope grows brighter in search of a better tomorrow for our children and grandchildren.
May God grant to you comfort and rich blessing during this trying time.
chad fogle
November 25, 2005
I just wanted to say i am sorry for your loss. I never knew james but i am part of 3rd brigade and getting ready to head over myself soon for the first time. I have a wife and 3 children and i hope they never have to read one of these. I am truly blessed to serve with so many brave men and women. God bless you and your family in your darkest hours.
Frances Evans
November 25, 2005
With deepest sympathy, words cannot express my thoughts for a young man who gave His All for the love of our Country. Frances Evans. Member of the Honor Guard for WFW.Post 9640 and DAVA#31 of Tazewell Co.
Janet Hall
November 23, 2005
My heart truly goes out to your family for your loss. Although I never knew James, my nephew Travis was killed in the same incident with James. I know that they were friends and that James had requested Travis for that mission. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers as I know we are all grieving and dealing with the loss of a loved one. Please know that we were proud of James for his commitment and service to this country. May God Bless you and give you comfort and May God Bless all the men and women serving in the US military at home or abroad.
Rachel Keller
November 21, 2005
Sorry to hear about your loss. I did not know him but I want you all to know that he made all of us Americans proud. God Bless you all during this difficult time and know that he made us all proud.
DIANE LARSEN
November 20, 2005
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JAMES DEATH!
MAY HE REST IN PEACE!
GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS HE LEFT BEHIND!
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