Phillip Estep Obituary
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Phillip was a 1963 graduate of Lorenzo High School and attended South Plains College. He was a farmer, trustee guard at Montford Prison, cowboy, participated in God's Country Musical, rodeo clown, and Pvt. 1st Class 25th Battalion U.S. Army in Vietnam. Phillip married Deb Moring and they have 3 children: Jase of Lubbock, Sid of Lubbock, and DeeJe Estep Byrne of Kress. Phillip married Brenda Woodard, and she died July 2024.
Phillip is survived by his three children, sister, Sherlyn Becton (Jim) of Idalou, stepdaughter, Misty Smith (Weldon) of Post, stepson, Mickey Beshirs (Kassi) of Matador, 3 granddaughters, Ellie Ann Byrne of Kress, Brook Reinhardt of Benton, Ark, and Peyton Smith of Lubbock.
A private military graveside service will be held for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers the family ask that memorials be made to a favorite charity.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Crown Point Health Suites Nurses and CNA's for their wonderful care. Also, the Veterans Administration for their compassionate care.
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Sandy Rae and Larry Adrian
October 3, 2025
Dear Jase, Sid, DeeJe, Sherlyn and family, Our memories of Phillip are of our early years when our kids were young and played together, while we grownups played cards and laughed a lot. It was a fun time. Love and Prayers!!
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