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Obituary
Wiley Bilton Estep, 80, of
Huntington, husband of Rosalie Stone Estep, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at
St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1941 in Huntington, WV, a
son of the late Wiley Vinson and Virginia Louise Johnston Estep. His
grandson, Alexander Pickens also preceded him in death. Bilton graduated
from Huntington East High School and attended classes at Marshall
University. He was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He worked faithfully until
retirement as an electrician with Special Metals. Bilton had a quiet
demeanor, loved his Lord and Savior, was a loyal friend, was Whitty, was not
only the rock of his family, but loved them fiercely. He enjoyed anything
outdoors, including hunting and fishing, and influenced his son, grandson,
and nephew to love the outdoors. His memberships included Baptist Temple,
Lewis Memorial Baptist Church and The Huntington Rifle and Pistol Club. In
addition to his wife, survivors include, a son and daughter-in-law, Harry
and Kelli Estep of Barboursville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and
Richard Nolan of Bolivia, NC, and Melony and Jimmy Fitzwater of Culoden, WV;
sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Harry Carter of Norfolk, VA; five
grandchildren, Dylan Parker, Brooke Welch and husband, Nathan Welch, Mason
Estep, Abigail Pickens, and Noah Sheppard; a niece, Dawn Lindey and husband,
Andrew Lindey; and a nephew, Sean Carter and wife, Leah Carter. Funeral
services will be conducted 2:00 pm Friday, May 20, 2022 at Lewis Memorial
Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Yates officiating. Burial with military
graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 93, Kenova, will be in
Woodmere Memorial Park. Friends may visit with family after noon at
the church until service time on Friday.
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