Bobby Ray Estes

Bobby Ray Estes, 89, of Crandall, TX went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2020. Bobby was born on June 26, 1930 to William and Lola Bell Patrick Estes in Pampa, TX. Born in Pampa, they moved to Crandall where he was raised and graduated from Crandall ISD in 1949. He was a locksmith working for the Dallas Independent School District for 26 years before retiring. Bobby married Mary Lois McFarlin in Kaufman on March 25, 2000, and they just celebrated 20 loving years together. He spent time repairing small engines, lawn mowers and weed eaters for his friends and neighbors. He delivered meals-on-wheels, visiting people in the assisted living homes, and helping anyone who was in need of assistance. He was a very benevolent man who gave unselfishly to everyone. Bobby was a member of the Central Baptist Church of Crandall as a beloved deacon and served on numerous committees. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife of 48 years, Mary Katheryn Baily Estes; sisters Jean Benson and Mary McLaughlin; children Kelly June McFarlin Gallien and Danny Clois McFarlin; grandchildren Britt Estes Moore and Chyanne Grace Gallien. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Mary Lois McFarlin Estes, children: Bridget Estes Renfroe and husband Alan of Denison, TX, William Robert (B. Bob) Estes (Terri) of Kaufman, TX, William E. (Bill) McFarlin and wife Rebecca Lou (Becky) of Senoia, GA, Benny Lee McFarlin and wife Tonja Kay of Kemp, TX, Kathie Anne McFarlin Fivecoat and husband Randy Wayne of Terrell, TX and Karen Elene McFarlin Roland and husband Russell Scott (Rusty) of Forney, TX, daughter-in-law Tonya Sue Baldwin McFarlin (Danny) of Athens TX; 16 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and numerous extended family and friends who will miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the benevolence fund at Central Baptist Church in Crandall at PO Box 416 Crandall, TX 75114 or the VNA Hospice of Kaufman at 874 Ed Hall Dr. #105 Kaufman, TX 75142.