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Jack Earnest Estes

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Birth	:	6 Jan 1930 Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	11 Jun 2020 Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas, USA
Burial	:	Valley Falls Cemetery, Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.3321114, -95.4634018
Description	:	Jack Earnest Estes died June 11, 2020 in Arkadelphia where he and his wife Bonnie have lived since 1965. Born January 6, 1930 Retired from Ouachita Baptist University after 36 years, Professor Emeritus Estes taught French, chaired the Department of Modern Languages, director of the exchange program with Seinan Gakuin University, and served as assistant dean in the School of Arts and Science. A graduate of Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas and Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, Master of Education, he also attended summer language institutes and was a Fulbright Scholar at the Sorbonne. He earned Master... Read More	Jack Earnest Estes died June 11, 2020 in Arkadelphia where he and his wife Bonnie have lived since 1965. Born January 6, 1930 Retired from Ouachita Baptist University after 36 years, Professor Emeritus Estes taught French, chaired the Department of Modern Languages, director of the exchange program with Seinan Gakuin University, and served as assistant dean in the School of Arts and Science. A graduate of Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas and Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, Master of Education, he also attended summer language institutes and was a Fulbright Scholar at the Sorbonne. He earned Master of Arts in French Literature and Doctorate of Language (ABD) at Middlebury College, Vermont. Before coming to Ouachita, Estes taught English and French at Washburn Rural High School, Topeka. Retired from Ouachita Baptist University after 36 years, Professor Emeritus Estes taught French, chaired the Department of Modern Languages, director of the exchange program with Seinan Gakuin University, and served as assistant dean in the School of Arts and Science. A graduate of Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas and Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas, Master of Education, he also attended summer language institutes and was a Fulbright Scholar at the Sorbonne. He earned Master of Arts in French Literature and Doctorate of Language (ABD) at Middlebury College, Vermont. Before coming to Ouachita, Estes taught English and French at Washburn Rural High School, Topeka. The fifth child of Daisy and Lloyd R. Estes, Jack was born January 6, 1930, and grew up in Valley Falls, Kansas. His three older sisters predeceased him: Dorothy Jean Turner Adams, Emma Louise Prather, and Rosemarie E. Wheatley. He is survived by older brother Paul Leslie Estes, and younger brother Richard Ray Estes. He married his sweetheart, who survives, Bonita Aileen Hatfield, August 22, 1949 at First Baptist Church, Valley Falls. They have three children: son Mark Ernest Estes and his wife Elizabeth Wrenn-Estes, their daughter Whitney Wrenn Deuel, her husband Jeff Deuel, their daughters, Lorelei Elizabeth and Tabitha Lucile Deuel; daughter the Reverend Pamela Jean Estes; and daughter Dr. Julia Marie Carter and her husband Dan, their children, son John Thomas (J.T.) and his wife Erin, their sons, Jackson Tyler, Samuel Edward, Derryk Wayne, and Dalton Howard Carter; and daughter Jessica Raye Carter, her daughter, Adreanne Danielle and her son, Douglas Eugene Runyan. Extended family includes Dr. Nancy and Darrell Cartwright and their children, Sally Epps and Ben Cartwright; Ricardo and Cesar Galligani; Tom and Chris Ludwig, their children, Matthew and Sarah, and her husband, Michael and her children, Luna Aurelia and Elena Mae Risch; and Becky Dugan. He was a member for First United Methodist Church, Arkadelphia, serving as chair of the Endowment Committee, and on the Arkansas Annual Conference Committee on Finance and Administration. He also served on the OBU/HSU Wesley Foundation Board. A proud member of the Arkadelphia Sunrise Rotary Club, he maintained perfect attendance for multiple years, and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Mr. and Mrs. Estes have friends around the globe. They loved to travel and to welcome all to their abundant table. He loved teaching, music, art, good food, and the accoutrements for its preparation, presentation, and enjoyment. He could fix anything broken, make whatever was needed, and paid attention to details. More than anything, he was faithful to his wife and family, and to the spirit of Jesus who welcomed all. Private family service will be held June 14 at 3:00 PM at First United Methodist Church. Interment in Valley Falls, Kansas, June 17 at 1:00 PM. Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home.

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Jack Earnest Estes's memorial is located at: Valley Falls Cemetery, Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA.
When did Jack Earnest Estes death?
Jack Earnest Estes death on 11 Jun 2020 in Arkadelphia, Clark County, Arkansas, USA
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Latitude: 39.3321114
Longitude: -95.4634018

Family Members:

Parent

Lloyd R. Estes

(1891 - 1962)

Daisy S. Smith Estes

(1894 - 1980)

Spouse

Bonita Aileen Hatfield Estes

(1931 - 2021)

Siblings

Rev Paul Leslie Estes

(1926 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Valley Falls Cemetery
Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3321114, -95.4634018

2. Old Pioneer Cemetery
Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3400993, -95.4677963

3. Saint Marys Cemetery
Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3438988, -95.4467010

4. Harman Family Cemetery
Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3237780, -95.5095040

5. Cove Road Cemetery
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3767500, -95.4511900

6. Summerfelt Cemetery
Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3814500, -95.4859400

7. Abbuehl Family Cemetery
Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4038000, -95.4733900

8. Graggs Chapel Cemetery
Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3535995, -95.5532990

9. Coal Creek Cemetery
Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4061089, -95.4594498

10. Metzger Grave Site
Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2628900, -95.5212100

11. Smith Family Cemetery
Valley Falls, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4157295, -95.4602737

12. Spring Grove Cemetery
Winchester, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3272018, -95.3471985

13. Bloomfield Cemetery
Meriden, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2848587, -95.5718765

14. Fairview Cemetery
Dunavant, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2672005, -95.3672028

15. Hart Cemetery
Boyle, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3770485, -95.3482819

16. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Ozawkie, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2278800, -95.4879700

17. Michael Family Cemetery
Ozawkie, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2305500, -95.4219500

18. Hamon Family Cemetery
Arrington, Atchison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4424400, -95.4842377

19. Ozawkie Cemetery
Ozawkie, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2222099, -95.4332428

20. Patton - Robertson Family Cemetery
Larkinburg, Atchison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4342900, -95.5404000

21. Crowley-Blevins Cemetery
Rock Creek, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2543960, -95.5839290

22. Ernst Family Cemetery
Arrington, Atchison County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4533900, -95.4781800

23. South Cedar Cemetery
Mayetta, Jackson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3286018, -95.6267014

24. Nortonville Cemetery
Nortonville, Jefferson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.4140205, -95.3374023