Ray Estes

Hubert Ray Estes, age 66, husband of Sandra Frazier Estes, passed away December 4, 2019 at his residence on Hardwicks Creek Road, Clay City, KY.  Born at Furnace, KY he was the son of the late Elby and Mary Shoemaker Estes and he was a member of Knowlton Church of God.  Ray was a custodian for the Powell County Board of Education and a farmer.  He was a founding member and former secretary of the Powell County Livestock Association and a founding member of the Powell County Farmers Market.  He was active in 4-H and founder of 4-H shooting sports.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by two brothers, Elby Estes, Jr. and Leonard "Bud" Estes.  Ray is survived by his wife, Sandra Estes; one son, Jonathan (Kayla) Estes of Stanton; two daughters, Sarah King of Beattyville and Lesa (Jason) Ledford of Stanton; two brothers, Barry Edward Estes and Owen (Lisa) Estes of Stanton; two sisters, Agnes Gay Williams of Ohio and Paula (Bobby) Caudill of Beattyville and seven grandchildren:  Dylan King, Megan King, Angela Ledford, Matthew Ledford, Skylar Ballard, Haily Estes and Alex Estes.  Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hearne Funeral Home Inc., 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, KY.  Visitation begins at 5:00 P.M. Friday at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Frazier Cemetery with members of the Powell County Livestock Association serving as active pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers are Jim and Ida Baker, Emily Baker, Diana Molihan, Connie Cecil, Johnny Kennon, Pam and Larry Hood, Glenn Creech, Sherry Hicks and Sarah Canode.  Arrangements by Hearne Funeral Home, Inc.