Samuel Mitchell Estep

Samuel married Nannie L. Carden on 25 Dec 1921 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Nannie (daughter of Henry A. Carden and Amelia C. Bowers) was born about 1904 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Carl Edward Estep, 96, of Elizabethton, went to be with his Lord, Sunday, October 6, 2019, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchel and Nanny Carden Estep.
Mr. Estep served in the United States Army during World War II, serving in the European and South Pacific Theatres. He was retired as a Dental Technician at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was an active member of Roan Street Church of God where he served as clerk for over 50 years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Eunice Isaacs Estep; one sister, Novella Treadway; and three brothers, Roy, SM and Floyd Estep.
Survivors include his children, Edward Dean (Sherry) Estep, Kingsport, Sue Tinker, Elizabethton, and Kathy (Ernest) Ensor, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Beth Estep (Jason) Lane, Mark Estep, Jamie Tinker (Brad) Carpenter, Renee Ensor and Jason (Lindsey) Ensor; and two great-grandchildren, David and Jacob Carpenter.
Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 19, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kenneth Bewley and Pastor Brien Sturgill officiating. Music will be provided by Gene Estep, Carol Roberts and Daren Shepard. The graveside service and interment will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 11, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:50 a.m. Friday, will be Brad Carpenter, Jacob Carpenter, Jason Ensor, Steve Pierce, Brandon Kent, Kevin Stout, Daren Shepard, Benny Whittemore and Eric Shepard.

Carl married Eunice Isaacs on 11 Aug 1943 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Eunice (daughter of Elias Frederick "Fred" Isaacs and Roxie Reece) was born about 1926 in Johnson County, , , Tennessee; died on 15 Jul 2015 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Mary Kate Reece on 3 Jun 1948 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Mary (daughter of Mack Donald Reece and Myrtle Addie Reece) was born about 1931 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 12 Mar 2016 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON — Samuel Mitchell "S.M." Estep Jr., 80, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010, at his residence.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchell Estep Sr. and Nannie Carden Estep. He was employed as a Draftsman at Magnavox for several years and retired as a Draftsman from Snap-On-Tool, Elizabethton. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. S.M. was an active member of the First Christian Church of Elizabethton.

His hobbies were gardening, woodworking and trains.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Humphrey Estep, April 2, 2003; by a sister: Novella Treadway; and three brothers: Infant Howard Dean Estep, Roy Estep and Floyd Estep.

Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law: Gene & Carolyn Estep, Elizabethton; A grandson: Craig Matthew Estep and his wife, Sylvia, Elizabethton; A Granddaughter: Cara Leanne Estep; Two Great Grandchildren: Sophia Brynn Estep and Camden Mitchell Estep; One Brother & Sister-In-Law: Carl & Eunice Estep, Elizabethton. His brothers and sisters-in-law: J.L. & Edna Collins, Mary & Ted Bryant, Ruth Baker, Martha & Bob Dorsey and Kenneth & Linda Humphrey; A special extended family member, Ruth Reynolds Poore.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Brent Nidiffer and Dr. Don Marshall officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2010, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Music will be provided by Mr. Joel Crisp, Soloist, and Mr. Scott Reynolds, Organist. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. Friday, will be: Steve Pierce, Brad Carpenter, Ed Rigney, Leonard February, Tim Broyles, Larry Collins and Steve Dunlap. Honorary Pallbearers will be his church family, friends and neighbors and employees of Snap-On-Tool.

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Floyd C. Estep, 74, Elizabethton, went home to be with his Lord Saturday, February 20, 2010, at the Sycamore Shoals Hospital.

A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late Samuel Mitchell Estep, Sr and Nannie Carden Estep. Floyd was a 1955 graduate of Elizabethton High School. He was a retired Design Engineer with Inland Container. He was a member of the Carter County Hunting and Fishing Club. He was a member of the Roan Street Church of God but attended Blue Springs Christian Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years Frances Stout Estep, a sister Novella Treadway and a brother, Roy Estep.

Survivors include Two Daughters & Sons-In-Law: Teresa & Michael Edwards, Lexington, South Carolina and Tammy & Steve Pierce, Elizabethton. Four Grandchildren: Christopher Edwards & Wife Kelly, Lexington, SC., Melanie Harmon and husband Rev. John Harmon, Lexington, SC, Daniel Burchett, Knoxville, and Stephanie Pierce, Elizabethton. A Great Granddaughter: Caroline Grace Edwards, Lexington, SC, a Great Grandson Michael Norris Harmon, Lexington, SC. Two Brothers: Carl Estep and S.M. Estep, Jr. both of Elizabethton. Several Nieces & Nephews and his very special dog, Zorro.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Richard Thomason officiating.

Graveside Service and Interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Happy Valley Memorial Park with the Rev. John Harmon officiating. Music will be provided by Gene Estep, Organist. Active Pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday will be: Joe Oliver, Richard Caldwell, Rick Melton, Rusty Melton, Glen Estep, Bill Mosley, Bill Hamilton and Norman Edwards. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Terry Miller, Bill Turner, Bill Polly, Wayne Estep, Dean Estep,and the Elizabethton High School Class of 1955.

Floyd married Frances Stout about 1958 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Frances was born about 1938 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died about 2008 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]