Dustin Estes

Dustin Michael Estes passed away Monday, January 7, 2008. He was 23 years, 6 months, 8 days old. Dustin was born June 29, 1984 in Springfield, Missouri. Dustin was the son of Patricia (Estes) and Mike Clay and Stephen Kotlowski. On October 24, 1998, Dustin joyously welcomed his brother Brant into his life. Dustin was a member of the Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church. He was saved and baptized on April 18, 1999.
Dustin followed in his grandfather and uncles footsteps as an ion worker since he was 18 years old. He loved the outdoors, the farm, raising cattle, working on farm equipment, hunting, fishing, spending time with family and friends. Especially Brandt whom he had a very special close and loving friendship.
Survived by his parents Trish and Mike Clay and brother Brandt all of the home, and Steve Kotlowski of Texas; grandparents Joyce Estes Dilbeck and Bill of Gepp, Arkansas and Geraldine Clay of Granite City, Illinois; Uncles Ronnie Estes and wife Shirley of St. Louis, Missouri, Don Estes and wife Sarah of Warrenton, Missouri, Joey Estes and wife Jennifer of Gainesville, Missouri, uncle Wayne Kotlowski and wife Dawn of Midway, Arkansas; aunt Robin Toliver and husband Johny of Cotter, Arkansas and aunt Tonya Berry of Lakeview, Arkansas, aunt Pam Geison of Granite City, Illinois, uncle Fred Clay of Granite City, Illinois, aunt Becky Bergeron and husband Steve of Bryant, Arkansas and a herd of cousins and great aunts and uncles.
Proceded in death by his maternal grandfather Joe Bill Estes, paternal grandparents Romona and Robert Kotlowski and his dog Shadow.
Funeral Services will be Friday, January 11, 2008, 2:00pm,at Lilly Ridge General Baptist Church in Gainesville, Missouri with Jim Kyle and Jeff Dotson officiating. Burial will follow at Faye Cemetery