ESTES, ROBERT LINCOLN, age 81 of Birmingham, joined his wife in their heavenly home on Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jewell and Abraham L. Estes; and wife of 58 years, Opal G. Estes. He is survived by his daughter, Gail Cole (Greg); sisters, Marie Landers and Judy Davis; grandchildren, Crystal Cole and Chase Cole (Melissa); great-granddaughter, Adelaide Cole; and a host of nieces and nephews. Robert was born in Bremen, GA and graduated from Martha Berry School in Rome then served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Pioneer Baptist Church. He retired from Thompson Tractor after many years as the Heavy Machine Specialist. His family will receive friends on Saturday, March 17, 2018 from 11 AM-12 PM at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel with his service beginning at 12. Burial will follow at Guthrie Cemetery.