Dr. Joseph Aubrey Estes

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Joseph Estes Obituary

Doctor Joseph Aubrey Estes -MACON - Dr. Joseph Aubrey Estes, 103, formerly of 825 Pinewood Drive, went to be with his Lord on October 14, 2008. Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 17, 2008 at 2P.M. at Snow's Memorial Chapel, Pio Nono Avenue. Graveside services will be held in Memory Hill Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA at 4:30P.M. Family will greet friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time. Dr. Ben Haygood and Rev. Andy Oxford will officiate. -Dr. Estes was born on October 24, 1904 in Meriwether County, GA. He graduated High School in 1924. He received his A.B. and M.A. degrees from Mercer University in 1928 and 1929. He graduated from Southern Theological Seminary in 1932 with a TH.M Degree. Pastorates while in Seminary included Douglas Branch and Allentown. After graduation, he served at Rochelle for three years, Barnwell, SC for six years, First Baptist of Newberry, SC for ten years, and Seneca Baptist for five years. Dr. Estes began work with Mercer University Extension Department in 1956. He was named Director of the Program in September of 1962 and served until January of 1973. He served as Interim Pastor and Supply Pastor for numerous churches in Georgia. He has been a member of Tattnall Square Baptist Church since 1963. He was awarded a Doctorate Degree from Mercer University on his 100th birthday. -His parents John W. and Sarah Wyche Estes as well as his wife, Mildred Roundtree and son, Denton C. Roundtree preceded him in death. His grandchildren call him "Preacher" but he was affectionately known here as Brother Aubrey. He always had peppermints in his pockets for the children. The playground he funded at Tattnall was named Peppermint Field. Brother Aubrey was a generous contributor to Mercer University, The Georgia Baptist Children's Home, Tattnall Square Baptist Church, Baptist Village and Mid State Baptist Association. -Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. J.E. McWhorter of Carrollton, GA and Mrs. Ruth Stewart of Gay, GA; two Grandsons, Carl D. Roundtree of Washington, DC and Claude M. (Theresa) Roundtree of Charleston, SC; Granddaughter, Augusta (Dave) Feldman of Fallbrook, CA; Great-Grandchildren, Diana Feldman of Walnut Creek, CA, Jeff Feldman of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, Molly Feldman of Charleston, SC, Jessie Roundtree of Washington, DC, David Roundtree of Seattle, WA, Sarah Roundtree of Apex, NC, Susan Roundtree of Charlotte, NC, Daniel Roundtree of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Lauren Roundtree of Chicago, IL; Nephews and Nieces, Harvel Estes of Thomaston, GA, Dr. Harvey Estes, Jr. of Durham, NC, and Ann (Tommy) Lybrand of Greenville, SC, Octavia (Ed) Becton of Macon, GA, and a number of nieces and nephews and dear friends. -In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund of Tattnall Square Baptist Church, 4925 Zebulon Road, Macon, Georgia 31210 or to Heartland Hospice, 115 Arkwright Landing, Macon, GA 31210. -A special thanks goes to the loving staff of Morningside Assisted Living and all the private sitters, we appreciate all you did, Thank you Heartland Hospice. -Visit www.MeM.com to express tributes. -Snow's Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Pio Nono Avenue, has charge of arrangements. Dr. Joseph Estes

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Published by The Telegraph from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Estes

6 Entries

Kamille Mountjoy

October 20, 2008

I worked where Rev. Estes lived for 3 years and I grew to love him as did my daughter. It made her day to go there and give him a hug and play with the animated toys he had at his table by the front door. He will truly be missed. He is where he belongs now and God bless everyone he left behind.

Faye Powers

October 17, 2008

If you listen with your heart, you will hear his wonderful baritone voice singing with the angels. I know the gates of Heaven were opened with much rejoicing as our beloved Aubey Estes was welcomed home.

Time passes, people move, things change, but sweet memories never fade. Thanks, Brother Aubrey, for the memories.

Our love now and forever more,
Faye and Cliff Powers
Leesa, Cathy and Jeanie

Lynda Rowell

October 17, 2008

I remember when we celebrated your 100th birthday at Plantation Suites. During your stay there you always greeted everybody who came in the front door and you loved talking to the children when they came in. My Grandchildren enjoyed their visits because of you.

P J Johnston

October 17, 2008

Brother Estes,
My love and heart be with you on your journey with the Lord.

Elizabeth and Fred Hinesley

October 17, 2008

We have so many memories of this wonderful man, who now is enriching Heaven! I taught for / with him at the Mercer Extension--a great experience. He was interim pastor at Tattnall a number of times, and, during one of those, conducted my father's funeral. He, my mother, and my mother-in-law were the same age, and he also participated in their funerals in the late 90s and early 2000s. We all remember with joy his birthday calls, and we knew that we were not to sleep late on those days. My granddaughters, now in their late teens and early 20s, remember him as the man with the hug and the peppermints in his pockets when they visited us and the church. He was unfailingly loving and kind, a true example of the love of Christ. He will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth and Fred Hinesley

Kathy Williams

October 16, 2008

Brother Estes,

I will always love you. You were my role model and one of my dearest friends.

We have so many wonderful memories of you coming over and eating with us on some holidays and some Sundays.

I will never forget the first time that I rode with you in your car to our house.

God bless all of your family at this most difficult time. We will always miss you.

Kathy and Ricky Williams
Tori, Ryan and Tiffany Williams

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