Robert George Estes

One of the most quoted scriptures we hear at the time of a death is that from II Timothy 4:7. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith”. For Robert George Estes, Sr. it is a prophecy fulfilled in its true extent. Rob was welcomed into this life on August 29, 1971 by his father Arthur George Estes III and his mother Martha Ann (nee Moultrie). Rob lived his entire life wide open and totally engaged in his love of sports, shooting sporting clays, landscaping and a dynamic faith in God. Rob graduated from Newnan High School in 1990. He enrolled in The University of Georgia and attained his Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Degree in the class of 1995. While at UGA, he pledged Lambda Chi Alpha and was named Brother of the Year in 1994. The relationships formed there would continue throughout his life. In 1996, he married the young woman who would become not only his wife, but also, the mother of his children, and his constant encourager. Unknown by either of them at the time, Christi Moore Estes would be Rob’s greatest advocate as they charted the often-unchartered seas of healthcare after Rob’s diagnosis of glioblastoma. Rob was possessed by an amazing work ethic that was further broadened in his desire to leave the world a better place for his having been here. His founding of Estes Landscape gave him the opportunity to do just that. The many projects he undertook have certainly made Newnan and Coweta County a better and more beautiful place to live. Some of the projects of which he was most proud include Newnan’s Greenville Street and First Avenue Parks, the Historic Courthouse, the Newnan Centre and Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Giving of himself to his community, Rob was involved with the Coweta County Chamber of Commerce and Estes Landscape was named Business of the Year in 2014. He was a part of Leadership Coweta, and The Newnan Parks and Recreation Committee. Rob continued to be active in The University of Georgia Alumni Association and his business was named one of the Top 100 Bulldog Businesses in both 2013 and 2014. One of Rob's happiest and most satisfying achievements over the last four years was seeing Big Red Oak Plantation, his family business, secure and host the Georgia State Sporting Clays Association Championship in 2015 and the NSCA US Open Sporting Clays Championship in 2017. Rob served as CEO of BRO from 2013 until his death. His love for the sporting clays community was immense, as was recognized in his active participation in numerous events despite his health decline. Rob loved both the people and the sport of sporting clays. Rob’s life was defined by an incredible dedication to his faith and his firm belief in the God who created him and whose will he constantly sought for all the years of his life. This would serve him well as he and Christi dealt with his health issues. He was a very active member of Newnan First United Methodist Church. He gave his strong personal witness to groups like Newnan Ironmen, Life in the Spirit Sunday School class, The Walk to Emmaus and Chrysalis Movements, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. A large part of Rob’s legacy will be carried out by the foundation, “Can’t Never Could, Inc.”, which he and Christi founded after his diagnosis of glioblastoma. There is no way of really knowing how many lives have been impacted by Rob and his fight with his cruel disease for the last four years. He and Christi shared openly about the highs, the lows, and the days when one must wonder if there is enough physical and mental strength to weather the storms of such a debilitating illness. Rob certainly set the goal high for strength and grace against overwhelming odds. Rob is survived by his father, Arthur George Estes III and his step-mother Stiles Allen Estes. He was a loving and devoted son to his mother Martha Ann Moultrie Parks and loved his step-father Murray Parks. Rob adored his wife and truly best friend Christi. He and Christi together, by design, showed their children Robert George Estes, Jr. “Robert” and Sara Ashley Estes not only how to live a life anchored in God’s love, but also, how to deal with life when illness presents such tremendous strains on a family. Also surviving Rob are his siblings Emily Turner Smith, Ellen Turner Pilcher, Amie Parks Anderson, Alicia Parks Hinson and Ashley Moore Horne. Other family members much loved by Rob include his mother in law, Jennie Kellum Adcock and her husband, Blake Adcock, his father in law, Lahman Moore, and close friend Glenda Williams, his beloved brother in law, Matt Horne and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and nieces. Funeral arrangements are by McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street in Newnan. Rob’s wonderful life will be remembered as friends and family gather at Newnan FUMC Parish hall at 33 Greenville Street on Tuesday evening, December 19th between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM. If you have a favorite Rob story you may want to jot it down beforehand or use cards that will be provided at the service. A spot will be dedicated to leave these during the visitation. His life will be celebrated in a worship service to be held in the church sanctuary on Wednesday, December 20th, at 2:00 PM. A short reception will follow the service in the parish hall. While Rob did have quite an affinity for things that grow and bloom, Can’t Never Could, Inc. was so important to him that it is suggested that memorial contributions to honor his memory be made to the foundation at 10 Sherwood Drive Newnan GA 30263 or online at www.cantnevercouldinc.com. Rob’s earthly body will be placed into the ground he loved so dearly on their family property, Ebenezer Stone Farm, at a private family ceremony. If there were ever parting words that Rob Estes would share with those he left behind, they can be found in the scripture Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home (770) 253-4580

Robert George Estes

August 29, 1971 - December 17, 2017