BELMONT - Jack Clarence Estes, 86, of Belmont, NH died peacefully in his home on Saturday January 27th, 2018 with his loving wife of 66 years, Dorothy by his side.
A native of Cedar Rapids Iowa, Jack was born on May 7th, 1931 to his adoptive parents, Joe and Hazel Estes. He proudly served our country as a seaman in the Navy during the Korean War on the U.S.S. Shangri-La and the U.S.S. Antietam. After the Navy, Jack lived and worked in Cedar Rapids raising his family, until 1967 when he moved to New Hampshire to work as a salesman for WLNH. He continued his sales career for many years, retiring from Frigidaire in 1995. After retirement he enjoyed working for first student as a bus driver for 14 years.
Jack lived to make people laugh, a teller of constant stories, many over exaggerated, but always entertaining.
Blessed with a large and loving family Jack’s six children, 22 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren were the pride of his life.
A man of Christian faith, the church and community provided Jack and his family support especially during the latter part of his life.
Predeceased by his mother, father and twin sister, Janette Anthony. He is survived his wife Dorothy Watson Estes, six Children; Robert Estes and his wife Claire, of Tilton NH, David Estes and his wife Judy of Belmont NH, Joseph Estes and his wife Carol of Rancho Cucamonga CA, Philip Estes and his wife Katie of East Greenwich RI, Scott Estes and his wife Theresa of Belmont NH, and Sheri Crausen and her husband Tom of Eaganville Ontario Canada.
Calling hours will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance.
Funeral services will be held at 10AM on Friday February 2, 2018 at the Evangelical Baptist Church, 50 Washington St, Lakeport with a reception to follow.
Burial with military honors will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday February 2, 2018 at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.