Mr. James Thomas Estes age 88 of Lebanon passed away November 16, 2021.  A native of Wilson County, he was the son of the late Lloyd Estes and Mattie Lou Bay Estes.  He retired from TRW Ross Gear and was a member of Silver Springs Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Scruggs Estes; five siblings:  Eugene, Lawrence, Robert, Sue and Earline.

Survived by four sons:  Bobby (Carolyn) Butler, David (Nell) Estes, Michael (Louanne) Estes, Danny (Rebecca) Estes; two brothers:  Odelle Estes, Mac Estes; sister, Darlene Estes; twelve grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 1 p.m. from the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Shelby officiating.  Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.  Interment – Wilson County Memorial Gardens.  Visitation Wednesday 3-7 p.m. and Thursday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

LIGON & BOBO FUNERAL HOME, in charge of arrangements .