Funeral services for Ricky “Bell Herman” Estes, 48, of Johnson City  were held Jan. 25 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Bro. Wilson Williams  officiated, with burial following at  Mt. Aarat Cemetery.
He passed away Jan. 22 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Mr. Estes worked as a tree trimmer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Alvie Estes; two sisters, Lisa DeValt, and Jenna Roller.
He is survived by his wife, Cindy A. Estes of Woodbury; three children, Amy Estes, Sara South, and Kasey Estes all of Smithville; mother, Dixie Sweeton of Smithville; grandchildren, Aaliyah and Isiah Cummings, Araya and Orion Ittayem, Connor Grisham, Jakota and Jakob Estes; sisters, Doreen Pedigo of Smithville, Kathy (Bruce) Chapman of Smithville, and Jerry (Tammy) Estes of Pea Ridge; special friends, Homer and Melissa Petty; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Pallbearers included; Chris Chapman, Chad Young, George Roller, Anthony Petty, Wally Rackley, Phillip Gingerich, Brandon Caldwell and Ryan Lyons.
DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of arrangements.
SMITHVILLE REVIEW
Smithville, TN
January 29, 2014