Robert N. "Bear" Estes

Mr. Robert N. "Bear" Estes age 55, of Franklin, KY., died Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 10:25 P. M. at his residence.

A native of Warren Co., KY., he was the son of the late James Loyd Estes and the late Ova Pearl Estes. He is preceded in death by a sister Edna Mae Estes and a half sister Tudy Jackson.

He is survived by his wife Granetta Hall Estes of Franklin, KY.; a Daughter Jessica Ann Estes of Franklin, KY.; 2 step-children: David Henry of Bowling Green, KY. and Veronica Cline of Franklin, KY. 5 Grandchildren: Tyler Cline, Troy Cline, Harley Danielle Burton, Joshua Colt Henry, Logan Henry and Haley Burton; 4 Sisters: Shirley Perdue and husband Alton of Westmoreland, TN., Carolyn Perdue and companion Will Sholtis of Bethpage, TN., Betty Miller and Lucy Estes both of Franklin, KY.

9 Brothers: Ruble Estes, William Estes and wife Jenny of Indianapolis, IN., Mark Estes of Westmoreland, TN., Lonnie Estes and wife Lynn of Woodburn, KY., Paul Estes and companion Kathy, Jimmy Estes and wife Vera, Garland Estes and wife Sandra,John Estes and wife Wanda, Ernest Estes and wife Stacy all of Frankin, KY. 2 half-sisters: Magdelen Patchett and husband Charlie of Indianapolis, IN. and Jen Minello and husband Art of Canada. Several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Estes attended Pleasant Hill Church and was an employee of Berry Plastics.