James Robert "Bob" Estep son of the late Magelene Dunnegan Estep and Roy Estep was born in Ellington, Missouri, on December 7, 1938. He departed this life at Mercy Hospital inSpringfield,Missouri,on September 6, 2014, at the age of 75.
On May 8, 1959, Bob was united in marriage to Sue Tarvid and to this union two children were born. Bob was a member and Past Master of the Barnesville Masonic Lodge in Ellington, Missouri, 32nd degree Scottish Rite, a member of the Moolah Shriners, Swords of Bunker Hill and a member of the Elks Lodge. Bob's hobbies included riding horses, fishing and gardening.
Bob held a special place in his heart for Herb and Eileen Brooks and especially Denny Carl Brooks, for acting as his surrogate family when the horrible tragedy of the house fire occurred to his family in the 1950's.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Billy and Donald Estep, and four sisters, Katherine, Erna May, Ernastine and Mary Ellen Estep.
Bob is survived by his wife, Sue Estep of Lebanon, Missouri, one son, Mike Estep of Oakville, Missouri, one daughter, Terri LaMontagne of Osage Beach, Missouri, four grandchildren, Kevin, Kriston, Jessica "Sissy", and Stephen, and two great grandchildren, Katie and Kevin. Bob will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Monday, September 8th 4 to 8 PM
Funeral Services: Tuesday, September 9th at 11 AM
Minister: Jim Stewart
Music: Geraldine Rains
Burial: Ellington City Cemetery
Pallbearers: Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri
In lieu of flowers: Shriner's Children's Hospital