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Robert Estill Obituary
ARLINGTON, Va. - Robert Emory Estill died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, in Arlington.
Mr. Estill spent 36 years working for Copley News Service.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathleen L. Estill; children, William Casey Jones of Deltona, Fla., Cynthia Estill McCrea of Sterling, Va., and Richard Tyler Estill of Collinsville, Va.; a brother, Richard Duane Estill of Springfield; grandchildren, Stacey, Natalie, Rob, Brennan, Katrina, Corisa and Rosea; and great-grandchild, Jasmine.
Visitation will be on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Demaine Funeral Home, Backlick at Edsall in Springfield, Va., where a service will be held Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007, at 3:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd., Suite 501, Falls Church, VA 22042.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Estill
Nick Penning
December 5, 2007
Dear Kay,
I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was a great man, a friend and a top reporter. I feel privileged to have known and worked with him. I know there are no words to say that measure up to your loss. Memories mean he will be with us always.
My deepest sympathy.
Anna Marie Dannenberger
December 3, 2007
Kay, Casey, Cindy, Rick and Families,
So sorry to hear about Bob - even with all of his issues - he still remained up and going. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this time of sorrow.
Love, Ree, Bryan, Matt, Danielle & Isabella Grace Dannenberger
larry harnly
December 1, 2007
I worked with Bob at the State Journal-Register on Sixth Street. Bob was a real character. He knew how to enjoy life. And he was a good reporter. Thus he moved to the Washington Copley Bureau. I remember his heart transplant and the chuckles he got out of his jokes about getting a younger heart.
Carol Bressan
December 1, 2007
To Bob's family,
I have fond memories of our school days at Wanless Grade School and Lanphier High School. Bob always made me laugh.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
a classmate
Dottie Kissick
December 1, 2007
Kathleen and family, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Bob's Great-grandmother and my grandmother were sisters. My thoughts also go out to his brother, Richard.
anna myer
December 1, 2007
kay - so sorry to hear about bob. it has been so many years since we have had contact but remember our fun days at marine bank. i now live in grayslake, il. but keep in touch with the springfield news. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
annie myer
Allison Pike
November 30, 2007
Kay I want you and your family to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob was a good man and all will miss him. If you need to talk I am just a phone call away.
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