Carlton Dillard Estes, 82, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at UNC Rockingham Health Care Rehab Center in Eden, NC. Carlton was born in Eden (Draper) to the late John Earlie Estes and Lila Hardiman Estes. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 at 2pm at Fair Funeral Home in Eden, NC, with burial to follow at RidgeviewCemetery in Eden. A visitation will be held for 1 hour prior to the service. He graduated from RuffinHigh School in 1958 as the president of his senior class. After graduation, he worked for Ivie Tire Company in Eden until he was drafted into the U. S. Army where he served as a military police at Fort Bragg, NC for 2 years. Upon returning to Eden, he went to work at DuPont in Martinsville, VA and retired after 30 years. During all these years, he was attending ImmanuelFriendsChurch. He played baseball in high school and then both church league and commercial league until he was 64 and only stopped then because the teams folded. He then started coaching his grandsons and other youth in softball and football for the Draper Recreation Department. He was an avid car racing fan, both NASCAR and short track racing. He was one of the mechanics and pit crew members for his friend Jimmy Griffin. He and his brother and nephews would go to the February Daytona race each year. He was a UNC Tarheel fan, Atlanta Braves fan, and loved country music and bluegrass music. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Cecil Estes, Ralph Estes, Calvin Estes and Doug Estes, sisters Christine Chrismon, Inez Pegram, Bobbie Thornton, Edna Alderman, Betty Ann Estes, Edith Chilton and Delores Estes. He is survived by wife of 59 years Janice Wray Estes; daughters, Angela Estes and Carla Estes Porter; grandson Brian Porter and step-grandsons Chris and Travis Porter; numerous nieces and nephews who lovingly called him Uncle Cottie. The family would like to thank all the staff of UNC Rockingham Health Care and UNC Rockingham Rehab and especially Dr Xaji Hasanaj for his many years of excellent care and friendship. Thanks to all the friends and families who visited, prayed and called during his time in rehab. In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests all memorial contributions be made to Draper Volunteer Fire Department at 213 Main Street, EdenNC27288. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com.
We were so sorry to hear of Carlton's passing. Always enjoyed seeing him when I was In Draper.
Bill Knight
Dear Janice & family, we are so very sorry about Carlton. He was such a sweet and gentle man. May God give comfort and peace to all of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Debbie & Randy
Debbie Mattox
Carla, I'm so sorry about your Dad! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl Williams
What a wonderful man. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Tracy Johnson
I am so saddened to hear of Mr Estes passing. He's with his Savior, no more pain or suffering. I rejoice for him, he's home! I hurt with his family, may his memories keep them all going till they too are home! I love you all! ❤️
Sallie Godwin
I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man! Mrs. Estes, Angie, Carla and the rest of the family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers❤️
Alice Pettigrew
Janice and girls, Carlton was a friend all my life. He was a year older than me, but
I remember going to his home many a time. W would sit under the big old tree in
Cecil's yard.. I loved him and his family. I will miss his big hug on Sunday mornings.
GOD rest his soul, he was a fine man and I loved him and his entire family
Jean Booth
So sorry to her about Carlton's passing! Love and prayers!
Carolyn Cartet
So sorry to here this! Love and Prayers
Carolyn Carter
Hinky and I loved Carlton so much. Raced with he and Jimmy many years. RIP Carlton. You are now with Hinky and Jimmy racing on the streets of gold. Love, hugs and prayers to Janice, Angela, Carla and Brian Carlton, and all his remaining family members.
Marilyn Eanes
HE WAS A GOOD CLASSMATE AND FRIEND ,ALWAYS.
WE JUST NEED MORE LIKE HIM !!!
TB
Troy Barber
Janice, so sorry for your lose. I will be praying for you and the entire family during your time or sorrow.
Kathy Bowman
So sorry for your loss Angie prayers for you and your family during this difficult time
Rhonda Barker
Our deepest condolences upon the loss of Carlton. We know he will definitely be missed - always hold close those precious memories. May the Lord give you peace, comfort, strength, and direction in the days to follow. Love and prayers to you all.
Calvin and Susan Stewart Stultz
Love and Prayers 🙏💕🙏
Faye Lawrence
We are very sorry to hear about Carlton's death. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Dave and Virginia Phelps
Virginia Phelps
We are so sorry for your loss he was such a sweet man he will be truly missed ❤ prayers for you all .Elvin Hawks &,Jennifer
Jennifer Solomon
We are real sorry to hear about Carlton.. He was such a nice and kind person.. I worked with him at DuPont .. He will really be missed .. We will keep all the family in our prayers at this time..
Betty S Dishmon
Janice and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers and you have my deepest sympathy. Carlton
and I were classmates for 12 years and he will be missed by all of us. Esther McCollum
He will greatly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Kathy and Marie.
Kathy overby
Janice and family,
. Special thoughts and sympathy to each of you. Blessings, Joy French Satterfield
Joy French Satterfield
Angie I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad!
My heart breaks foor you. You and your family are in my prayers!
Carol Smith
I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!🙏🙏🙏Eddie & Romona Harbour & Sons
Eddie & Romona Harbour
So sorry to hear about Carlton passing I know he will be greatly missed
love to all your family Jo Mears
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Born: Tuesday May 30, 1939
