Arvel “Lee” Estep, 74, of Ashford, WV, went to be with the Lord Thursday, June 18, 2020 at home.
He retired from the U. S. Postal Service as a mail carrier and also worked as a former coal miner. Lee loved his church and was a faithful member and Deacon of the Rumble Community Church and was the chief farm hand at Good Shepherd Farm where he loved working. He was most proud of his grandsons.
Lee served in the U. S. Army during Vietnam and was awarded a Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvel Dallas and Nellie Estep; sisters, Enola Morgan, Maggie Holstein and Linda Pearl Barker.
Lee is survived by his wife of 48 years, Lou; daughter, Rebecca (Chris) Arnold; sister, Kathy Legg; brother Jinkie Estep; grandchildren, Corey and Caleb; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
Service will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Richard Harold officiating. Burial will follow at the Estep Family Cemetery, Ashford, with Military Graveside Honors.
There will be a walk-thru visitation one hour prior to the service.
Lee’s testimony, which he shared always included 2 things he promised. He said, “I promise I am going to serve Him until the day I die and the best is yet to come.”
Sorry to have heard this about Lee, he was a good man I know worked with him for several years at the Madison post office
I am so sorry Lou. My prayers are with you and the family.
To Lee’s family we were very good friends in high school and graduated together.
Prayers for the family during this difficult time RIP my good friend
Bill Javins
Sorry for your loss, Prayers.
So sorry to hear this Ms Lou.
Prayers for you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Lou and her family. May God comfort each of you, with the knowledge that Lee is home with him.
Love and Prayers!
Rebecca, we’ll be praying for you guys, loved brother Lee and always enjoyed his testimony. We’ll meet again where pain and heartaches aren’t welcome. Love you guys.