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Phillip Estepp Obituary

ESTEPP Phillip Ray Estepp, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 27, 2011, following a four month battle with cancer. Phil was born on March 2, 1936 to the late Homer Roy and Juanita Estepp in Chattaroy, WV. He entered the US Navy in 1953 and was honorably discharge after finding out he was a minor. Phil then enlisted into the US Marines and served his country for 4 years. Phil worked as a security guard for several banks including Ohio National Bank before retiring. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and horses. He loved to dance and sing. Phil and Christine visited Branson many times over the years to see musical shows. He will be remembered for the entertaining stories he told of his younger years, but most importantly for being a good husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Christine Estepp; children, Ronald (Carla) Cassady, Carolyn "Susie" (Ed) Cordova, Phyllis Estepp, Jim (Vicky) Estepp and Shawn Estepp; grandchildren, Sean, Ronnie, Kristen, Bethany, Kelsey, Brooke, Chesney, Jayden, Logan and Grayson; great-grand-son, Henry; step-grandchildren, Jordan and Brittany; sisters, Janet Wright and Wanda Ross; many other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Richard and Danny Estepp. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at SCHOEDINGER HILLTOP CHAPEL, 3030 W. Broad St., where funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday. Pastors Gary and Jane Ball, officiating. Interment Sunset Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice, 1144 Dublin Road, Columbus, OH 43215-1039. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Phil.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Mar. 27 to Mar. 29, 2011.

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April 12, 2011

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Karen Berkley

March 31, 2011

Phyllis and family, I am sad to hear about your loss and I grieve because of your grief. One thing for certain is that God will hold you and your family up and will carry you through this moment of your life. God bless all of you.

Mike Rudolph

March 30, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Christine Vincenty

March 30, 2011

Chris and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Phil was a very special person and a great neighbor. He will truly be missed. Our thought and prayers are with you. Chris and Nestor Vincenty

March 30, 2011

Phyllis and family, not sure if I will make it up to see you but please know that my prayers and love go out to all of you! I know what you and your family are going through but Praise God that you have the peace of knowing you will see your dad again someday. Be strong and lean on Him, He will be your strength through this difficult but blessing of a time. Love and blessings. Tina (Grant) Bowman and family

Jackie Tackett

March 30, 2011

Chris and Family. We are so sorry for your loss but he is in a better place and whole again. We will all be reunite one day and just knowing this should put you all at peace. May God bless your family during this time.
Tom, Jackie and Matt Tackett

Bonnie Henderson

March 29, 2011

To shawn and family my deepest sympathy know that God is always present in time sorrow and he will give u strenght to get threw this and days to come you all are in my prayers and if i can be of help i am only a phone call away love you all

Tina Laivins

March 29, 2011

Dear Phyllis and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. May the Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all and bless you richly during these next few days. He is Faithful!

March 29, 2011

Jim, Vicky, Jayden,Logan, Grayson,Brittany and Jordan I'm so very very sorry for your loss. Know that I love you all an will keep you in my prayers. Love Aunt Wanda

Jennifer White

March 29, 2011

I'm deeply saddened by your loss. I know your hearts are aching but may God give you the strength to overcome this pain. I will cherish the memories I have received and know that I am with you during this time of grief.

Angie Miller

March 29, 2011

A man that will be remembered for his kindness and treated all us kids with love. Like the song "when we all get to heaven what a wonderful time that will be, when we all see Jesus we will sing and shout the victory" That's what Phil is doing now. Love Angie, Mike Miller and The Ross Family

Nina Capers

March 28, 2011

Phyllis,
You all are in my prayers. The Lord will see you through this week and the years to come. Trust in the Lord with all thy heart and lean not on your own understanding, In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path. Start everyday with a prayer, a smile and a deep breath. Sending our love dear friend,
Nina, Carly, Shelby and Haley

March 28, 2011

Phyllis and Family - We are so sorry for your loss. We have witnessed your faith and love over the last few months and know that Phil is in a place of peace. May you draw peace from the fact that the pain is no more and he is walking with the Lord. Love, Kris and Jim Radel Nixon and Family

Betty, Buddy, James Wells

March 28, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

March 28, 2011

Phyllis, please accept our sincere sympathies at this time of loss. May you draw comfort in knowing he is pain free and in a much better place.
Steve and Maeva

Karen Knisley

March 28, 2011

Phyllis, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Shelley Lowe

March 28, 2011

Will miss you Uncle Phil. I have so many wonderful memories of you and feel so blessed to have had you in my life. Trying not to be sad but rejoice that you are now free of pain and in a much better place.

Angela Mayle

March 28, 2011

So sorry for your loss. May you find peace knowing that you will meet again. we will be lifting your family up in prayer. God bless.
Angie, and Rob.

March 28, 2011

May the love and presence of out Lord Jesus keep your hearts and minds through this time of sadness for your family.
Barb Mcgeehan

Amanda Estep

March 28, 2011

Phyllis & family: I can't imagine the battle the last 4 months have been. I pray that you will find rest and comfort through the Lord and in the love and support of friends and family. Praying for all of you!

Sandra Hanawalt

March 28, 2011

Chris and family, I am sorry to see of Phil's passing, you know he is in a better place and out of pain, my thoughts and prayers are with you .

Phyllis Estepp

March 28, 2011

My heart is so heavy as I write this, knowing that this will be one of the most difficult weeks of my life. But I am comforted by the fact that I will be reunited with you one day. I love you so much Dad. As we promised, we will take care of Mom until you're reunited with the love of your life. Love you!

Dennis, Marti and Shelby Hawk

March 27, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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