Photo courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home of Scott County - Weber City
Weber City, Virginia
Dec 3, 1947 – Apr 19, 2023
Gwendell Wayne Estepp
Gate City, VA
Gwendell Wayne Estepp, age 75, of Gate City, VA, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a long battle with Crohn’s disease and a period of declining health.
Gwendell was born in Kingsport, TN on December 3, 1947 to the late Harmie J. and Betty McArthur Estepp. He was a loving husband, son, father, brother and friend who would pitch in and help anyone in need. Gwendell enjoyed watching sports on television and had attended baseball games and Nascar races in several different cities. He was a member of the VA National Guard for 9 years. He worked at Eastman for 29 years and loved his time as a millwright and mechanic. He left Eastman in 1992 on disability due to Crohn’s.
Gwendell was a deacon, teacher and faithful member of Jennings Mission Church until his health prevented him from attending.
He loved all animals and was thought to be a “whisperer” to any animal he came in contact with. He was a very calm and patient soul.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several cousins, aunts and uncles.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen Lane Estepp; sons, Billy Wayne and wife, Amber; Jarrett Ray and girlfriend, Leighsa; sisters, Annette Wolfe (Terry) and Melisa Collins (Rick); brothers, Ronald (Diane) and Jeff (Robin); special friend, Al Hurd; several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:00 PM on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Colonial Funeral Home and anytime at the home of his son, Billy in Mt. Carmel. Funeral services will follow at 7:00 PM with Rev. Riley Boy and Rev. Rick Collins officiating.
Graveside service will be Monday, April 24, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend the service should meet at the funeral home at 1:00 PM.
Online condolences may be made to the Estepp family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Gwendell Wayne Estepp.
Read MoreRonald and family,
The GCHS Class of 1968 extends our sympathy in the passing of your brother, Gwendell. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Taylor Baxter for GCHS Class of 1968
April 24, 2023
I thought a lot of Gwendell, he was a good one. My prayers are with all the family and friends. May God bless !!!
Benny Reed
April 21, 2023 | Gate City, VA | Friend
I am so sorry. We thought of you all often. Prayers for family Karen Terry and Annette
Lane
April 21, 2023 | Fort Blackmore, VA | Family
I have known Gwendell since first grade and through school. He was a gentleman and a kind person. My Mom knew his parents as well. And Gwendell and his Dad did some electrical work for me many years ago too after the passing of my Dad who also did electrical work. He will be missed by family and friends. But he is now in his Heavenly Home. God bless you and your family and my prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
Carolyn Mcoy Elliott
April 21, 2023 | Gate City, VA | Friend
Karen, I was so sorry to hear Gwendell passed away. Megan and Drew had so many fond memories of their visits to your house and visiting with all the animals. They loved him dearly.
Mary Ellen Carr
April 21, 2023 | Kingsport, TN
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kimberly O'Connor
April 21, 2023 | Bristol, TN | Friend
Karen, I am so sorry for you and your families loss. You will be in our prayers.
Linda Gragg
April 21, 2023 | Kingsport, TN | Friend
Hay Jarrett , I’m sorry for your loss, you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers
Greg Christian
April 20, 2023 | TN | Friend