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Joe Estes Obituary
TEGA CAY -- Mr. Joe King Estes Jr., 67, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011, at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, with the Dr. Bruce Marcey officiating.
Born in N. Wilkesboro, N.C., Mr. Estes was a son of the late Joe King Estes and the late Faye Williams Davis. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1964 to 1968 and was the retired owner of King Business Products.
Surviving are his longtime companion, Sharon Wilcher; three sons, Jeff McNeil of N. Wilkesboro, Joe K. Estes III of Fort Mill, S.C., and Zachary Estes of Tega Cay, S.C.; two daughters, Pamela Estes King of Tega Cay, S.C., and Amanda Estes of Rock Hill, S.C.; three brothers, Jim Estes of Springdale, Ark., Ernie Estes of Rock Hill, S.C., and John Davis of Durham, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Caleb, Luke and Maggie Scercy, all of Tega Cay, S.C., and Jordan Estes of Fort Mill, S.C.
A celebration of his life with family receiving friends will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Glennon Center at Tega Cay Golf Club.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Estes name to Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 993, Rock Hill, SC 29731 or to his church, Warehouse 242, 2307 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208.Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is assisting the Estes family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joe Estes
Larry Moore
December 9, 2024
We were the best of buddies. We played football together and got in fights together, drank too much and chased beautiful women till we got caught.
But best of all we chased our dreams and played music together in Joe King´s Combo. Joe was a Showman and could play the hell out of his fancy red Gibson. God did we have fun. Thank you Joe. You introduced me to my life.
Love You Buddy.
JACKIE DANCY
September 29, 2014
Jackie Dancy
September 28, 2014
JOE: HAVE WONDERED ABOUT YOU OVER THE YEARS...THE SAME PICTURE AS ABOVE REMAINS ON THE DESK. WHEN PEOPLE ASK ME WHO YOU ARE, I ALWAYS SAY, "HE'S THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY." THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU WAS WHEN ZACHARY WAS 3. MUST HAVE BEEN 10 YEARS AGO. HAVE MISSED AND LOVED YOU ALWAYS.
Casey Corley, RN
January 8, 2012
I had the pleasure of meeting and taking care of Mr. Estes while he was hospitalized. I am heartbroken to hear of his passing. My prayers go out to Sharon, his children and the rest of his family. May God give you comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Debby Dobbins
January 3, 2012
I met Joe many years ago when he called me to sing at a gig. I was going through a very difficult time with a bad divorce and was broke. Out of the blue, Joe mailed me a check for $100! He had never even met me in person at the time! I called him to thank him and to say I would pay him back; he told me to "pay it forward" instead (which I did). I know there's a very special place in Heaven for such a kind-hearted soul! May God bless Joe and his loved ones and welcome him into The Kingdom of Love and Light. Debby Dobbins
Lynn Strait
December 22, 2011
Joe - Sorry for the loss of your dad. You have been in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time. God Bless You.
Jimmy Ogburn
December 22, 2011
Words fall short. I'm proud to be his cousin. Joe and I played many great gigs together. I always will treasure that. He was a wonderful person. After every gig he would say, "Jimmy, we knocked 'em out". Our whole family will miss him deeply.
Tom & Beverly Knouff
December 21, 2011
Sharon
Tom and I are so sorry for your loss. Pauletta kept us informed and you, Joe and Zack were always in our prayers. I remember the first time I met him I knew he was special.
Baxter Adams
December 19, 2011
Joe was my older cousin, champion and friend... when I was a young boy, and up through my freshman year, in high school.. I thought Joe was about the coolest person I knew... I was always proud to be his cousin. I think that's about as high... a compliment as you can pay another being, being proud, to share their bloodline... I was always changing schools as a kid, I can remember my freshman year at Wilkes Central High School, a new face, in a new school, recipe for confrontation with a bully... it started... a senior, on the football team, up against a 5'6" ,skinny immature, freshman... outside the school entrance, with a large audience... hard to orchestrate anything, much worse..being humiliated in front of an audience of your peers, all strangers... then in my darkest hour, my cousin Joe was there, he delivered me from humiliation and worse...We went our separate paths through life, but would meet sometimes; at family reunions, funerals or hospitals,whenever we saw each other, there wasn't that distance and reserve that constrains adults. It was always a genuine heartfelt intimacy, love and warmth, that only loved cousins feel.
larry moore
December 19, 2011
Ride on Cowboy, surefooted Mystic has taken you across the timeless divide, and now his stride is sure and even and forever. Smile, gaze upon us below, still in strife and uncertainty and dissolution, knowing we will catch up with you to be in eternal peace together. see you soon my friend(:>)}
Ray Love
December 19, 2011
Joe was very strong in his hands. It cost me $50.00 to learn this lesson as he bet me he could rip a deck of playing cards into with his bare hands. He liked me for some reason and did not make me pay him the money. Instead he showed me the art of this feat. By the way it was not as easy for me to do as Joe made it out to be. God Bless the family as Joe will be missed
December 18, 2011
To the family, Joe was a good man i will miss him, my prayers our with all of you. Leslie Simerlink
Joe Estes Sr
Kim Brown
December 17, 2011
Joe was a wonderful man who raised amazing children and grandchildren. He was respected and admired, and always had a zest for life and laughter. His spirit lives on through those of us who were lucky enough to know him.
December 16, 2011
To the Family - May you find comfort in memories and strength in each others love. May God's peace surround you. Joe was a wonderful man and will be truly missed by many. Nichie Wilson (Huntersville, NC)
December 16, 2011
to all of Joe's family, Joe with his kindred spirit will be missed by everyone who knew him. He was one awesome guy. From everyone at Firethorne Country Club
Debbie Johnson
December 16, 2011
Joe was a great man and loved by many.He touched so many lives and will continue from above as our angel that will watch over his children and his love Sharon.Sharon and Zachary im so sorry but we know that he is in a better place. We will miss him dearly!
Corey Royer
December 16, 2011
I will miss him. He was another musician hero and inspiration. He will be sadly missed. My blessings to his family.
Marybeth Hawkins
December 15, 2011
Sharon and Zachary, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just saw you Tuesday morning, and you were going to spend time with Joe. I know you took such good care of Joe. Sharon you will have a special place in heaven. Blessing to your family.
Great Clips
December 15, 2011
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family. May God keep you under His wing as you are going through the loss of your loved one. He will be missed.
Bobbie Ryan
December 15, 2011
Sharon and Zachary, We will always remember Joe's love of history and the night we spent at dinner with the two of you. Sharon ,there is some place special for you at the end of the road. What love and care you showed Joe during his long illness. Our sympathy is with all of you. Love, Bobbie & Terry Ryan
December 15, 2011
My prayers and blessings to the family. especially to Sharon and Zach.I am so sorry for your loss. pjbarnes
Barbara Parrish
December 15, 2011
I only met Joe once or twice so I can say he loved his grandchildren. I knew a lot of folks that knew him well and again, I can say he had dedicated friends that loved him, even if they had not seen him in a while. That stands for a lot. Let God hold you Pamela, Caleb, Luke & Maggie and the rest of the Estes family.
December 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Joe.
Mike Watts
Charlotte NC
Russ Pearson
December 15, 2011
The Big Man upstairs must have needed a terrific lead guitar player, and now has one... Lots of great memories of our early years Joe... Will miss you. Russ Pearson
December 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and Sharon. We will miss Joe.
Kelly Ridenhour & Kathy Ward
Indian Land SC
Kelly Vickers
December 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family at this time. We remember Joe's personality that lit up the room. He will be greatly missed. May God continue to strengthen you during this difficult time and beyond. Many Hugs !
The Vickers Family
Harold, Carolyn and Kelly
December 15, 2011
Joe is bigger than life and will remain a part of all of our lives. We loved him and our thoughts and prayers are with the family and especially Sharon that took such wonderful, loving care of him and gave Joe so much. Our love, Lu & Fred
Sid and Diane LaMonica
December 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Joe was a good friend and the ultimate southern gentlemen, he will be forever in our thoughts!
Regina Taylor
December 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. He will be missed by so many.
Tina Hildreth
December 15, 2011
So sorry for your loss. We're praying for you all.
The Hildreth Family
December 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayer's are with the family at this time,,,Joe sure was a big blessing to our family though the year's, my daughter in law worked for him! His daughter's are wonderful women which we care for very much,,,,i know he will be sadly missed by all those who loved him and for the community he served for such a long time!
Love Victoria & Emmert Steward
Eddie & Susan Morgan
December 15, 2011
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.
Rhyta Lancaster
December 15, 2011
My sorrow and prayers to the entire family, especially Zachary. May GOD watch over you and give you strength through this hard time.
Rhyta Lancaster and Jimmy Webb, Kannapolis, NC
December 15, 2011
Joe, I am praying for you and your family. Please know your dad is with you... this I know. Sandi Hembree Davis
December 15, 2011
Pamela, Amanda & Joe,
I am heartbroken for you all and am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Love,
John M. Williams
Joe Johnston
December 15, 2011
perhaps when the tears stop I'll be able to better express myself. I have lost a hero of mine and one of my very best friends and a brother. Never was there a truer friend and confident that blessed me with their love. I dearly loved Joe and I'll miss him for the rest of my life on this earth. There is one bright spot remaining: I am positive I'll reunite with him one day in Heaven. Please Jesus, put your loving arms around Joe and welcome him to your home.
December 15, 2011
Joe Estes was a man of heart and conviction. He loved his family and friends and they loved him back. He suceeded in all things that he set his mind to and was an accomplished man. I am proud to know that I was one of his many many friends.
God's Blessings on Joe and his family, he'll long be remembered,
Sonny and Bev Hice
December 15, 2011
My condolences go out to the Estes Family.Sorry for your loss.Stacy James Rock Hill sc
Hamp Yonce
December 15, 2011
My condolences to the Estes family, and to Sharon. My thoughts are with you. Rest in Peace Joe King Jr.
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