Christopher Dean Estep

Christopher Dean Estep, age 23, of Cicero, IN, died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at IU Health at Indianapolis, IN. He was born March 2, 1993 at Noblesville, IN to Jewelle Ann (Winders) Crawford and Jackie Richard Estep. Christopher was a volunteer at the Train Museum at Noblesville and had served as a conductor as well as helping with track maintenance. He was a huge Star Wars fan and had been named an Official Star Wars Family Member by Lucas Films. He also was an artist, mainly doing sketching and pen and ink drawings. Additionally, he was a writer. His writings included poems and novels, many depicting his health struggles, but usually with a comical or lighter touch. As many young folks do, he enjoyed video games. Survivors include his mother: Jewelle Ann Crawford of Cicero, IN, father: Jackie Richard Estep of Texas, brothers: Charles Estep, Alan Estep, and J.J. Estep, sisters: Shanalin Estep and Jenna Estep, grandparents: Russell and Loye Winders of Cicero, IN, Jackie Ray and Sharon Estep of Tennessee, as well as one niece and five nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel, 209 West Jackson Street, Cicero, IN 46034, with Rev. Blake Watson officiating. Burial will follow at Cicero Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12:00 Noon until time of the services. Memorial contributions may be made to Hartley Funeral Homes to assist the family with expenses. You may send condolences to the family at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com.