Omar Estes Jr.

Omar Hobson "Hobby" Estes, Jr., 61, of Colonial Heights, passed away July 27, 2018. He was born to Bunny N. Estes and Omar H. Estes, Sr. on October 18, 1956, and was a member of Covenant Christian Fellowship. His family was proud of his achievement of his Bachelor's Degree from International College of Bible Theology, and his license in real estate. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railway, and later became a professional window covering installer. He is remembered by those who knew him as a man who loved his family, but above all loved God. Hobby was preceded in death by his grandmother, Berma Estes Farrier; nephew, Adam Talbot; mother-in-law, Marilyn C. Munday; father-in-law, Louis J. Munday; brother-in-law, Wayne Strouth; and best friend, Ricky Williams. He is survived by his beloved dog and best friend, Samson; loving parents, Bunny and Omar Estes; wife, Margaret "Sunny" Estes; children, Joshua Hobson Estes (Jacquelyn), and Hillary Kay Estes; grandchildren, Sean Hobson Sathrum, Serena Jasmine Estes, Sages Elizabeth Estes, Judah Joshua Estes; siblings, Rhonda Mishoe (Wayne), and Weston N. Estes (Tracey); nieces and nephews, Stacy McKenzie (Bill), her father Rick Talbot and Tyler, William John McKenzie, Jr. (Elizabeth), Adam Grant McKenzie, Alexander Estes McKenzie, David Wesley McKenzie, Jennifer Webb (Michael), Gresham Estes, and Raquel Estes; friend, Steve Poole; cousin, Alex Loggins; and a number of other cousins and friends. The family will honor Hobby's memory with a private memorial service, with Pastor William John McKenzie officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Covenant Christian Fellowship, 542 Southpark Blvd., Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Professional services provided by E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes and Crematory, 2033 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834. Online condolences may be conveyed at ealvinsmall.com.