In Memory

George Wm. (Billy) Estes - Class Of 1961

illy Estes of Earlysville, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. He was born to Brawdas and Mildred Estes on April 29, 1943.

Billy is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce Shifflett Estes; his son, Darryl Estes and his wife, Jennifer, and his son, Kevin Estes. Billy had four grandchildren that were his pride and joy: Rachel, Andrew, Charlie, and Jacob Estes. In addition to his immediate family, Billy is survived by his sister, Shirley Hall, and her husband, Pete, and numerous nieces and nephews who he loved dearly as well.

Billy retired from Centel in Charlottesville after 30+ years there. He served in the U.S. National Guard. He was also a lifetime member of The Moose Lodge and The American Legion, as well as a member of The Scottish Rite of Freemasonary. Billy loved driving his Corvette and attending car shows, spending time with family and friends, and was an avid fan of UVA Sports.

We would like to invite family and friends to join us in celebrating the life of Billy on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Hill & Wood Funeral Home, 201 North 1st Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Viewing and visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with a funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment will immediately follow at the Church of Our Savior, 1165 Rio Rd. E, Charlottesville, VA 22901.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Billy's memory may be made to the Earlysville Fire Department, 283 Reas Ford, Rd., Earlysville, VA 22936.

Billy was a great husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. He will always be loved and missed tremendously.

Condolences may be sent to the family at hillandwood.com.

Submitted by Sam Clarke.