ESTES, SR., Billy Wade


The Verde Independent, Cottonwood, Arizona Thursday, October 18, 2012 Billy Wade Estes, Sr. entered his Lord’s presence Monday, October 15, 2012. He was surrounded by his beloved wife of 60 years Jeannette and their six children Jean (Al) Estes-Gonzales, Wade (Sharon),Tony (Terri), Rob (Pat), Ron (Renee’) and Julie. He is also survived by 23 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. In 1990, Billy retired from Salt River Project. In 1994, he and Jeannette moved to Lake Montezuma and have been active in community service. A memorial service will be held at 1 PM on Friday, October 19th at Montezuma Chapel, Rimrock, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be sent to Hospice Compassus, 70 Bell Rock Plaza, Suite A, Sedona, AZ 86351 or The Olive Branch, 4430 E. Aztec Road, Rimrock, AZ 86335. Information provided by survivors.