With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Charles Ogden Estes III of Bardstown, Kentucky, born in Winchester, Kentucky, who passed away on April 7, 2024 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Charles Ogden and Mary Webb Estes; his sister Jane Burnett; his grandsons, Francisco and Andre Estes; and his pet Winnie.

He is survived by : his wife Irene; his children, Yolanda Estes Taylor (Joel), Chuck Estes and Heather Estes (Bill); his stepdaughters, Deborah Seaman (Tommy) and Melissa Kowalewski (Pete); his grandchildren, Georgia and Yoey; his great grandchild Alexander Estes; his stepgrandchildren, Chase and Alyssa (Dylan); and his sisters, Sue Simpson, Judy Gibbs and Suzanne Sparks.

Visitation was held on Friday, April 12th 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home & Cremation Services (1475 New Shepherdsville Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004). A prayer was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at 5:30 PM at the Houghlin Greenwell Funeral Home (1475 New Shepherdsville Rd, Bardstown, KY 40004). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the St. Thomas Catholic Church (870 St Thomas Ln, Bardstown, KY 40004).

The family request that donations be made to Hosparus Health Southern Indiana.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Houghlin Funeral Home and Cremation Services