In Memory

Garry L. Estes

Garry L. Estes

Garry Lynn Estes passed away in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on May 10, 2026. He was born in Nimmons, Arkansas, on November 14, 1951.

Garry was preceded in death by his parents, Leborn and Sara Bratcher Estes; one brother, Lindell Ray "Butch" Estes; and one sister, Patsy Estes Mowery.  Survivors are his wife, Terrie Estes; a son, Josh Estes of Troy, Missouri; a son, Jason Estes of Ferguson, Missouri; and one daughter, Megan Estes Flower of Wentzville, Missouri.  He is also survived by a brother, Randall Estes and Phyllis Richey of Marmaduke, Arkansas; and his very close cousin, Terry Bratcher of Washington State.  Also, two very close nephews, Tim and Jennifer Mowery of Rector, Arkansas, and John and Cynthia Mowery of Piggott, Arkansas.  He is survived by a host of family and friends.

Garry graduated from Hazelwood High School in Florissant, Missouri, in 1969. He attended the University of Missouri, majoring in Horticulture.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era, serving in Germany for two years as a specialist five transportation mechanic.

Garry retired from Emerson Electric. He was also an expert crappie fisherman, learning his fishing skills from his father.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 5041, Boone, IA 50950-0041.  To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Visitation-  Thursday, May 14, 2026  11:00AM - 12:00PM

Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home, 142 North Third Avenue,  Piggott, AR 72454

Graveside-  Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:00PM

Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, 17357 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825

https://www.hoggardfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Garry-Lynn-Estes?obId=48358413



 
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05/15/26 12:19 PM #1    

Jack Tejcek

Stong Family, those Estes boys-Randy, Butch and Gary. Not to be fussed with either, too. As I can recall, Track & Field man Gary always on the late 'activity bus'.Stopping to let Gary depart to their white house, directly on 'New Halls Ferry Road', which was when NHF was just a two lane brown paved two lane road- not the massive four lane concrete slap it is today..Can't recall if we elemantary schooled together at Twillman or Larimore or Black Jack during those 'overcrowded transfer' days. But if we did, I sure it was an honor to associate with Gary! ./jet


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