Randall Lee Estes, 84, formerly of Columbia, KY passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown. He was born on October 9, 1941 at his grandparents’ home in Cumberland County, KY, a son of the late Stanley and Gladys Smith Estes.
Randall served proudly in the United States Army as a Medical Specialist from 1964 to 1970. He later worked as a CNA at the old Columbia Hospital. Randall was also the” grill man” at Richard Wethington’s pool room for more than 20 years. He then worked for Four Seasons Apartments, doing maintenance work, again for more than 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Irene Dick Estes of Jamestown; Sherry Broyles of Bowling Green; two sisters: Betty (and Raymond) Grey of Campbellsville and Cathy Withers of Windsor; two nieces: Jenni (and Andrew) Godbey and Kim (and Leo) Johnson both of Windsor; three great-nieces: Gracie Johnson, Morgan Weddle, and Abigail Godbey; three great-nephews: Landon Weddle, Jacob Weddle, and Luke Johnson; and a special friend, Keith Pierce of Jamestown.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Estes, a stepson, Steve Luttrell, and brother-in-law, Roger Withers.
Cremation rites were honored, according to Randall’s wishes.
A Memorial service and inurnment will be held later at Wilkerson Cemetery, with the date and time announced by the funeral home.
Arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available atwww.bernardfuneralhome.com.
