Charles was a proud member of the NRA and a staunch conservative, and fearless to tell you so! He was also a great believer in Jesus, and a proud member of Hope Church. He worked on the railroad for many years as a steel bridge foreman. He married the love of his life, Shirley (Smith) Estes on September 9, 1978 and enjoyed 42 years with her at his side.
He is preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by his father; sons, Curtis Estes and Justin Estes; daughters, Jamie (Shawn) Patrick and Mandy (Joel) Johnson; brothers, Ronald and David Estes; grandchildren, Eliphas Estes, Ivan Estes, Aleister Estes, Declan Patrick, Gabby Patrick, Beriah Patrick, Nissa Patrick, Ivan Estes, Jonathon Minor, and soon to be born Myka Joy Johnson.
A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Resthaven Mortuary. Services will follow immediately at graveside at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in the Garden Of Freedom.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate in his memory to Hope Church at 2000 S. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67211.
