Ben Beal Estes, III

Ben B. Estes went to be with the Lord and reside on the outskirts of Heaven on Friday, March 6, 2026. Ben was a true outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing, racing, and his family. He would do anything to help anyone without hesitation. Ben worked at MAHLE as a coordinator for 38 years before he retired.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Margaret Estes; daughter and son-in-law, Jama (Pelaine) and Anthony Russell of Bulls Gap; grandchildren, Brandon Estes of the home and Makaylen (Lane) Richard; great grandson, Kayden of Arkansas; Matthew Smith of Russellville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Patricia Estes, Pam (Jerry) Long, C.D. (Edith) Long, and Charlsie Roberts; uncles, Donald (Mitch) Estes and Hal Estes; nieces and nephews, Scott Marshall, Tammy Jo Smith, Kristie Smith, Jennifer Poore, Brian Long, Marti Lynch, Avris Long, Ronnie Roberts, and Randall Keaton; best Friend, Jason Sizemore; and many other extended family and friends, including his MAHLE family.

Ben was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Betty Jo Estes; brother, Jim Estes; uncle, Bill Estes and Bob Estes; and special friend, James Allen Sizemore.

The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 8 PM, with Rev. Terry Bunch officiating. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 1 PM, in Hamblen Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Anthony Russell, Jason Sizemore, Avris Long, Matthew Smith, Justin Keaton, Brian Long and Ronnie Roberts.

Allen Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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