Thomas Jefferson Estep

Thomas “Tom” Jefferson Estep, age 63, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012, at home with his family, after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer. He was born on November 5, 1948 to James and Cora Estep in Sunbury, OH. Tom was a strong, caring, loyal, loving, and hardworking husband, father, grandfather, and friend; who always put his family first. He was an Army Veteran that served in the Vietnam War from 1968-1970. He enjoyed OSU basketball and football as well as fishing, and spending time with his grandkids. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, James and Cora Estep; and siblings, Paul, Harrison, Lunnie May, Frances, and Babe Estep. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Alice Estep; loving children, Christy (David) Estep-Brownlee, Heather Estep-Lauritsen, Brett and Amber Estep; grandchildren; Ashley Brownlee, Adrya Lauritsen, Aidan, Jayden, Logan, and Cooper Estep; siblings, Rose McGuire, Mary Jane Boysel, David, Jimmy “Jr”(Ernestine), and Jackie (Nancy) Estep; his special niece and great-nephew, Cassie and Mykel; and many other nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family. Friends may call from 2pm-4pm on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the SCHOEDINGER GROVE CITY CHAPEL 3920 Broadway Grove City where the funeral service will begin at 4pm. Pastor Rob Paugh officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Tom’s memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, Franklin Co. Unit, 870 Michigan Ave., Columbus, OH 43215. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Tom.