Clyde Estep

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JOHNSON CITY - Clyde "Buck" Estep, 91, Johnson City passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Franklin Woods Community Hospital following a brief illness.

Mr. Estep was born July 29, 1926 to the late Frank Estep & Ludavene Parsons Estep McGee. He served in the United States Navy during World War II serving from November 27, 1944-July 27, 1946. He was preceded in death by his brother William Estep as well as an infant brother.

Mr. Estep was a 32nd Degree Mason, member of Rhea Lodge #47, Jonesborough. He was a member of the Scottish Rite of Free Masonry, Valley of Knoxville, and Orient of Tennessee. Buck was a retired pipe fitter and a member of Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Local 538.

Most of all, Mr. Estep loved God and he loved people. He was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church, Elizabethton. He was devoted to his wife of 71 years, Pearl Carden Estep. They enjoyed dancing and spending time with friends at the Johnson City Senior Center. He was generous to all he met whether human or animal. He never met a dog who didn't like him. As a noted prankster and storyteller, he delighted in entertaining those around him. He was a loving father and grandfather and was so proud of his loving wife Pearl.

In addition to his wife Pearl, he is survived by his daughter: Faye Ludolf and husband Jim, Asheboro, NC, his daughter: Vicky White of Oak Ridge, Tn, his son-in-law: Lee White, Elizabethton, his grandchildren: Steve Ludolf and wife Michelle, Clemmons, NC, Kate Kerekes and husband Ryan, Oak Ridge, Tn., Meg Douthard & husband Kevin, Seattle, WA., Molly White, Seattle, WA., his great grandchildren: Sarah Ludolf, Zoe Grace Ludolf, Pearl Ludolf, Patrick Kerekes, Neven Kerekes and Trevor Kerekes, his sister: Jean Schretter and husband Howard of Athens, GA., and his cousin, Curtis Estep, Suffolk, VA.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March15, 2018 in Memorial Funeral Chapel, 212 N. Main Street, Elizabethton with his grandson: Steve ludolf and Pastor Travis Biller officiating. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family & friends. Honorary Pallbearers will be: the Harold Lingerfelt Sunday School Class and his church family, Snuffy Murray, and Jim Ludolf. Military Honors will be provided by the Carter County Honor Guard.

Clyde married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Ludavene (Estep) about 1924 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . Ludavene was born about 1906 in , Brunswick County, Virginia Colony, . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Eugene married Etta Dison on 22 Jul 1901 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Etta (daughter of Unknown Gentleman and Ruby E. (Dison)) was born on 4 Mar 1884 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina; died on 9 Oct 1935 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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MRS. E. ESTEP, 51, DIES AT HOME
Mrs. Eugene Estep, 51, past councilor of the Carnation Council, D. of A. and a prominent Eastern Star member and church worker, died at her home, two miles from this city, Wednesday afternoon after a prolonged illness.
Mrs. Estep, for many years was a resident of the city and was one of the most beloved women in this section, creating friends wherever she contacted anyone. Aside from being affiliated prominently with Carnation Council, No. 55, Daughters of America and the Sycamore Chapter, No. 163, O.E.S., she was identified with the Christian church, of which she was one of its more active and influential members. For several years prior to her illness, she was also active in Parent-Teacher work.
A woman of high ideals, she put forth her best efforts in making this world a better place to live.
Born in Wilkes County, North Carolina on March 4, 1884, she and her mother, Mrs. Ruby Dison, moved to Elizabethton following the death of her father, George Dison, when she was only seven years of age. On July 22, 1901, she married Eugene Estep.
Funeral services will be held from the First Christian Church Thursday at two o'clock with [illegible name] in charge, assisted by Rev. James Stout. Interment will be made in the Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be in charge of Luther Hampton.
The Eastern Star will use their ritualistic service at the church, followed by the ritualistic service of the Daughters of America at the cemetery.
Active pallbearers will include Cecil Cole, Jim Grindstaff, Joe Grindstaff, Rob Roe, Nat Birchfield, D. M. Mettler, Billy Fair, and Bob Wooten.
Honorary pallbearers will include John Northern, Rev. James Stout, Major C. R. Hathaway, Alvin Kyte, Luther Arnold, Lon Brumit, A. M. Avers, and F. E. Ogle.
Flower bearers will include members of the Daughters of America.
Surviving are the husband, Eugene Estep; four sons, Claude, Frank and Ray Estep, Elizabethton, Milton Estep, Detroit, Mich.; two daughters, Mrs. Zella Crowe, Elizabethton, Mrs. Gav Miller, St. Louis, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Healen[sic] and Mrs. Helen Stuart, St. Charles, Va., and Mrs. Mae Hyder, Crossville, Tenn.; also 13 grandchildren.
The body has been removed to the home of her son, Frank Estep, Holly Street.

Unknown married Ruby E. (Dison) about 1883 in Wilkes County, , , North Carolina. Ruby was born in Nov 1868 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]