John Lawrence Estes, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born in Arcadia, FL to Lawrence Lynn Estes and Mary Ann Nelson Estes on September 23, 1970. He was a lifelong resident in the community.

He was a member of the North Hillsborough Baptist Church. He worked as a Ranch Hand in the Cattle Industry. He especially enjoyed cooking, grilling, playing Corn Hole, as well as exploring new places. He loved his family, old country music and spending quality time with his family and loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Lynn and Mary Ann Estes.

He is survived by his son John L. Estes, Jr. of Clinton, PA and his daughter Vevielee Estes of Clinton, PA. Also, his brothers Sidney (Gator) & Rebeca Estes of Arcadia, FL, Alfred (Jodie) Estes of Milwaukee, WI, Eddie Ballard (Debbie) of LaBelle, FL, Alvin Estes of Sarasota, FL, L.C. Ballard & Mary Jane of Naples, FL, and Ronnie Ballard of Naples, FL. Also, his sisters Lorrie Barr of Arcadia, FL, Louella Estes of Arcadia, FL, Stefanie Alvarez (Abelino) of Arcadia, FL and Cathy Bratt (Michael) of East Palestine, OH, and the mother of his children Tonya Noble of Malvern, AR. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

The Visitation will be on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00AM – 11:00AM in the chapel of Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will follow at 11:00AM in the chapel with Pastor Ellis Cross officiating. The funeral home is located at 50 N. Hillsborough Avenue, Arcadia, FL 34266.

Online condolences may be made at: www.pongerkaysgrady.com

Ponger-Kays-Grady Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements.