Gary Estep, 78 of Danville, WV, went to be with his Lord and Saviour who he loved with all his heart on Feb. 24, 2026, at Boone Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Gary was born July 12, 1947, to the late Rev. Henry Estep and Ruby Jewell Ryan Estep. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and retired in 1986.

He was a member of Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist Church, where he loved his church family. He was a past President and member of Alum Creek Lions Club and past President and member in Ohio.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife, Jo Carol Estep, grandchildren, Ryan and Shelbi Estep, sister, Lurla Diann McClure, brothers-in-law, Rick Adkins and Clarence E. McClure, Jr.

Those left to cherish Gary’s memory are his loving wife, Lawanda Kirby Estep, that made his last years the happiest. Sons, Richard Estep, Martinsburg, WV, Randy Estep (Amanda) Sparta, TN, siblings, Mitzi Adkins, Doug (Linda) Estep, Jill (Randall) Kirby, Morrisvale, WV. Grandchildren, Dustin Estep (Ashley) Clarksville, TN, Geoff Estep, Kim Estep, Jamestown, OH. Great Grandchildren, Riley, Remi, Ryann, Clarksville, TN, Emma, Harper, Chandler, Jamestown, OH. Many loving nephews, nieces, and friends that will dearly miss him. A special adopted daughter, Sherry Huffman Midkiff.

Services will be Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Cox’s Fork Freewill Baptist Church, 1544 Cox’s Fork Rd, Danville, WV. Visitation from 12-2 and service following at 2pm with Harley Egnor and Tony Young officiating. Burial will be in Jamestown, OH at a later date.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to Boone Memorial Hospital, doctors and nurses for their unwavering care, kindness and support shown to Gary and our family.