Estes, Frederick Eugene
Frederick Eugene Estes “Freddie” of Riner born February 14, 1944 passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 from injuries sustained from a vehicle accident. He was preceded in death by his parents James Butler Sr. and Mariam Gustava (Hoover) Estes, son, Jeffrey Scott Estes, grandson, Gregory Scott Estes, grand-nephew, Dakotah Booth, brothers, Junior, Jim, Phillip, Don and Rodger Estes.
He leaves to cherish his memory his sister, Evelyn Harrison, sister-in-law, Mary Ann Estes, son, Gregory Estes (Corina), grandsons, Noah and Jeffrey Estes, granddaughter, Misty Estes, great-grandchildren, Kileigh and Logan, special nieces, Debbie (Benjy) Bishop, Tammy (David) Booth, Jean (Clinton) Marshall, nephew, Bryan Harrison (Brenda), grand-nieces, Desirae` Booth, Jamie (Spencer) Jamison, Kayli Harrison, Krystin (Ethan) Aronson, grand-nephews, Talon and Caiden Booth, Logan Bishop, four daughters along with numerous other family members.
Fred was an avid race car fan and also drove a race car in his youth. He looked forward to everyday at Eagle Express making coffee and talking with those who came in. He cherished every friendship he made. “Boy Boy Boy” Fred we are going to miss you so much.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:00 am in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frankie Graham officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
In lieu of flowers, in honor of Fred’s love for animals donations can be made to Mountain View Humane 225 Industrial Drive, Christiansburg, Va. 24073.
The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 am prior to the service at McCoy Funeral Home 150 Country Club Dr. SW, Blacksburg.
February 26, 2022 @ 8:59 pm
This is so sad I knew Freddie for many years he was a nice man.rip freddie
February 26, 2022 @ 9:54 pm
I’m so sorry about Freddie. I just talked to him at Dollar General before the accident. I have known him and his family since I was a little girl. Freddie never complained and always smiling. He will be missed by a lot of folks in our community including me. Prayers and love to to his family.
February 27, 2022 @ 10:28 am
In the last few years I would see him at Eagle express. He was ready at the coffee pots. Have known this family since a youngster..
My thoughts and prayers for the entire family..
February 28, 2022 @ 6:17 pm
I talked to Freddie many mornings at The Eagle Express while he was taking care of the coffee bar. Will miss Freddie alot. My deepest sympathy to his family.