of Little Rock, AR
September 13, 1938 - October 3, 2024
William Steven (Buddy) Estell Sr., age 86, of Mabelvale, Arkansas passed away peacefully Thursday, October 3, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1938 and was raised in Scott, Arkansas. He leaves behind his wife, Ruth E. Causey Estell of 61 years; three daughters, Janice Lahr, Melissa (Andy) Claborn and Michelle (Steve) Purifoy and two sons, Bill (Tania) Estell and Brian (Paige) Estell; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Steven Lias Estell and Rosa Nan Lackie Estell. He was one of five children and is survived by a brother, John Richard ''Jack'' Estell of NLR. Buddy has reunited with his sister, Bobbie Marie Estell Dixon; brothers, Bennie Glen Estell and Dayrel Lyndle Estell in heaven. Buddy's quick wit and ornery demeanor kept everyone on their toes, but it was his big heart that drew everyone in. He truly cherished time spent with his family, his nephew, Steve, grandkids and great grandkids. He also loved reminiscing over good times with his longtime friends at his favorite restaurants.
The family has scheduled a Celebration of Life on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Roller Drummond Funeral Home 10900 Interstate 30 Little Rock, Ark. from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
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10 Condolence(s)
Michael Marrs
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
From all the Marrs Family to your Family, prayers and thoughts go out in your time of loss!
Carron Sue Hopf Harrell
Monday, October 7, 2024
Ruth and family. I’m so sorry to hear this about Uncle Buddy. I still called him and Uncle Benny Glen my Uncle they have always been so sweet to me my kids loved him also . You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!!
Kathy Sledge
Monday, October 7, 2024
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Paul & Kathy Edens
Sunday, October 6, 2024
We are so sorry for you loss. Prayers to all the family and friends.
Paul & Kathy
Carol Davis Vogler
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Ruth, Janice, Bill, Brian, Michelle and Melissa I am so sorry for your loss. Buddy was loved by everyone! Please find comfort in knowing that we will see him again one day!
Alex McNespey “Lil Mac”
Sunday, October 6, 2024
So sorry for your loss and ours too I loved working with Bud at Kroger we drove a many miles together always a smile and fun time he will be missed
Ervin Pate
Sunday, October 6, 2024
I remember the night that Buddy and I were liting and throwing fireworks out the car window as Jack was driving.
Remember where we went later
Clarence Edwardd
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Bud you’re already missed. We’ve been friends many years. We enjoyed visiting every week for coffee talking about our years at Kroger. It want be the same without your.
Clarence Edwards
Grady hopf
Sunday, October 6, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss I’ll be praying for you and your family.
Shirley Houston
Saturday, October 5, 2024
So sorry for your loss. May God bring you Comfort and Strength during this difficult time.