Captain Estep

Captain Estep, age 79, passed on December 17th, 2024.

Born March 20, 1945 in Avery to Finley Estep and Addie Stines. Captain loved doing carpentry with his brother Pat and nephew Daryl. They worked for many years until the mid-90’s when he opened his own business, Estep Building Stone. Captain worked there until he retired. Captain also farmed, raised tobacco and cattle. He also often enjoyed deer hunting and riding motorcycles along with playing in a country western band.

Captain was preceded in death by his parents Finley and Addie; brothers Pat and Chester Estep, and sister Diane Hicks.

Captain is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carrie Presnell Estep of Elk Park, NC with their sons William Mac Estep and partner Betsy Murry of Elk Park, NC, Bradley and wife Carla Estep of Boone, NC; his sisters Blanche and husband Joe Clark of Hudson, NC, Beverley Nachase of Washington State; granddaughter Katie Bradley of Boone, NC; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services for Captain Estep will be held on Saturday December 21st, 2024. Visitation begins at 10 AM followed by a service officiated by Dean Estep at 11 AM at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home. Graveside services will be public at Beech Creek Church/Stines Cemetery, 909 Buckeye Road, Elk Park, NC 28622

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