James “Jimmy” Estep, 89, of Ruth, WV, went to his heavenly home Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Stonerise in Charleston, WV after a short illness.
Jimmy was a faithful member of Trinity Baptist Church in Ruth, WV, which he loved. He read his Bible everyday and was in constant prayer.
He was retired from Union Carbide where he worked as a Pipefitter for 25 years.
He was a U. S. Army Veteran serving during the Korean War, and a member of the Alum Creek VFW Post 4768.
Jimmy was predeceased by his wife, Phyllis Lawson Estep; parents, Phillip and Allie Holstein Estep; and brothers, Charles Edward “Butch” and Robert Lee Estep.
He is survived by son & daughter-in-law, Allan and Tammy Estep of TN. Tammy lovingly called him “Jim-Bob”.
Service will be 11:00 a.m. Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastor Gary Gillispie officiating. Burial will follow at Forks of Coal Memorial Park, Alum Creek. Family and friends may gather one hour prior to the service.
I’m so sorry we didn’t know in time to travel to the funeral
Growing up we were always excited to visit with Jimmy & Phyllis
As kids we’d watch for them to arrive at the family reunion’s we could always count on his laughter, Phyllis’s food and desserts She always had chocolate zucchini cake in the freezer for company and he kept us in fellowship and laughter when we visited
They will always have a special place in our hearts
Our prayers and condolences to everyone
Leroy & Susan & Bradley (Bobbie Malone’s children)
Jimmy will be missed, he was a wonderful person. I will always remember the friendship he and my grandfather shared (Charles “Bunny” Holtsclaw). Jimmy was a welcoming friend to all those be met. My and my families thoughts and prayers are with Alan and Tammy.
We were thankful to have known Jimmy and Phyllis. He will be missed, but he is visiting with His Savior now. Our prayers are with the family, Vicky, Jordan and Stephanie Casto