Mr. Leon Allen Estep

Mr. Leon Allen Estep obituary, Lavonia, GA

Mr. Leon Allen Estep

Leon Estep Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 2, 2018.
Mr. Leon Allen Estep, age 82, of Lavonia, GA, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at his home. Born April 22, 1935 in Mt. Jackson, VA, he was the son of the late John Cletus and Anna Mary Hopewell Estep. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Estep retired from U. S. Law Enforcement as an ATF Agent and he also served as a Virginia State Police Officer. Family members include his wife, Helen Rinker Estep; son and daughters-in-law, Mike Estep and Laura of Buford and Jeff Estep and Carol of Marietta; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie Stanley and Stan of Augusta; grandchildren, Nicholas Estep and Hannah, Drew Estep and Erin, Jennifer Stanley, Caroline Stanley, Meredith Stanley, Kelli Estep, and Jae Estep; great-grandchildren, Blake Estep, Justice Estep, and Caleb Estep. He was preceded in death by his sister, Frances Middleton. Memorial services will be held at four o'clock Sunday, February 4, 2018 from the Chapel of Whitlock Mortuary. The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 2pm – 4pm Sunday. A reception will follow the service at the Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 4041 GA 17 Eastanollee, GA 30538. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.whitlockmortuary.net Whitlock Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.

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October 21, 2023

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February 21, 2018

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February 21, 2018

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Blake Estep

October 21, 2023

Papa I love u and I miss you. I have a lot of good memories with you.
-Sincerely Your Great grandchild Blake Estep

David Barrineau

February 21, 2018

Leon and I were ATF Special Agents in Georgia back in the day. In fact, i walked every inch of that Gumlog Section of Franklin County where he settled for retirement. Sympathy, condolences and prayers for his family and many friends.

Jim Arey

February 21, 2018

I too knew Leon from the moonshine days, and I met him during the mid-1960s. After retirement, I always looked forward to seeing him at the ATF retirees get together to renew old friendships and stories of days gone by. Leon never lost his integrity. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Jerry Turpen

February 20, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with Leon in Georgia back during the moonshine years. I was stationed in North Georgia with ATF. Leon was always a true professional and a perfect gentleman. His work ethic was second to no one. Helen my sincere condolences are with you and your family. Leon will be missed by all but he is now part of our future. We will see him again. GOD KNOWS AND GOD CARES

Jerry Turpen

February 20, 2018

I had the pleasure of working with Leon in Georgia back during the moonshine years. I was stationed in North Georgia with ATF. Leon was always a true professional and a perfect gentleman. His work ethic was second to no one. Helen my sincere condolences are with you and your family. Leon will be missed by all but he is now part of our future. We will see him again. GOD KNOWS AND GOD CARES

cynthia epting

February 7, 2018

Helen and I am so sorry for your loss. I just found out about it. Helen, know that I understand what you are feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you. With love, Cynthia

Peggy & Dick Neff

February 6, 2018

Helen and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and sending prayers.

Terry

February 5, 2018

Knowing Leon and his family has been one of the most positive and wonderful experiences of my entire life. I will miss Leon and his booming voice. Helen, you and your family are in my family's thoughts and prayers. Love, Terry

Tom & Lynda Estep

February 5, 2018

Helen and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Remembering Leon's smile and love of his family, near and far.

Richard and Cheryl Boettger

February 4, 2018

Helen and family, we are so very sorry to learn of Leon's passing. Praying for peace for you.

Mike Cobb

February 4, 2018

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mike Cobb

Bette Hinesley

February 3, 2018

I was only with Helen and Leon during the time they attended our Cornelia Methodist Church, but loved them dearly. They are both (and he still IS where he is now) such beautiful people. A Spirit of love, Gods love, just emanated from them both continuously. And Im so happy for Leon being with the Lord and send my love to Helen and all the family, trusting Gods love, Grace , His Peace and Comfort to surround them and we look forward to his return to us soon along with Quinten and all our loved ones with the Return of our Lord Jesus as He comes on the Clouds.... Love in Christ Jesus, Bette Hinesley

Kristy and Doug Johnson

February 3, 2018

We are so sorry for your family's loss. It was always fun hearing stories about your dad, and it's obvious that he was a powerful influence in your lives. What a nice legacy he leaves through y'all.

Denise Sager Gochenour

February 2, 2018

Dear Helen and family
Sending our prayers to you all at the loss of Leon. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Kevin and Becky Brockschmitt

February 2, 2018

You have been received in Heaven and rest in peace with Jesus.

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Robin Hubbard

February 2, 2018

Dear Helen and family,

I am so very sorry for your loss and happy that Leon has stepped into the Kingdom of God. You all have been in my prayers and our family will continue to pray for your family. Leon was very special to all of us. Love and hugs to you all.

Love in Christ,
Robin Hubbard
Trinity Church Secretary

Laura Perlee

February 2, 2018

Hello

My parents - Joan and Dan Rennaker have been friends with Leon and Helen for many years. Every summer my daughters Isabella and Sophia would visit their grandparents and visit Leon and Helen. I have many pier photos with my daughters, Leon, a fish, and big smiles on my children's faces. I want to say thank you for the hospitality and kindness Leon showed them. Those moments are very much part of their happy childhood memories.

Laura Rennaker Perlee

Bill Mauldin

February 2, 2018

Me and My wife have a found memories of traveling with Leon and his wife and several more friends on Bowling trips may god be with this Family during this time of sorrow
Bill & Linda Mauldin

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Gail & Hugh Vail

February 2, 2018

Although we met through mutual friends, annual gatherings provided us the opportunity to get to know Leon & Helen and we became good friends. Leon kept us riveted with his many stories of life with bootleggers. He had a marvelous sense of humor. We enjoyed playing cards with him too. Such a polite, thoughtful gentleman. We will miss him.

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