Thomas 'Joe' Estes

Danville Thomas "Joe" Estes, 87 of Danville passed away at 4:00 AM on October 21, 2023 at Pleasant Meadows in Chrisman, IL.

Joe was born on January 4, 1936 in Danville, IL the son of Chistopher and Bertha (Bell) Estes. He married Beverly Weddle on October 3, 1953 in Danville, IL and his wife of 70 years preceded him in death on April 4, 2023.

Joe is survived by his three children, Rick (Glenda) Estes of Danville, IL, Teresa Vance of Tilton, IL and Tammy Pickering of Westville, IL, he was blessed with ten grandchildren, Thai (Shelbi) Pichon of Florida, James Vance of Las Vegas, Kourtni Vance of Danville, IL, Danny (Amber) Vance of Westville, IL, Zack Pickering of Georgetown, IL, Zoee (Zach) Troxel of Westville, IL, Cameron (Jamie) Estes of Indianapolis, IN, Jamie (Scott) Blackson of Wentzville, MO, Scott (Kara) Howard of Bismarck, IL and Candy Estes of Danville, IL. Joe is also blessed with 17 great grandchildren, Kaden, Keason, Jaxon, Elizabeth "Izzy", Chloe, Izeyah, Brysen, Brinley, Ryder, Amelia, Destinie, Scott Jr., Gabriella, Alex, Isabella, Carson, Elizabeth "Eme". Joe is also survived by two sisters, Jean Boblett of Danville, IL, and June Kenny of Danville and one brother, Tony (Linda) Estes of Danville, IL.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 70 years, Beverly Estes, and six siblings.

Joe was retired from Quaker Oats and enjoyed spending his free time playing cards, taking care of his home and yard and was an avid, life long, Chicago Cubs Fan.

A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Park, 3901 N Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832. Raymie Gordon will officiate.

Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834 is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be made to a charity of the donors choice in Joes memory.

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