Ira Lee Estes Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Ira Lee Estes (Racine, Wisconsin), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 23, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ira Lee Estes to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William and Henretta; his sons, Ira L Estes and Larry W Estes; his brothers, Eugene "EJ" (Erma), Clarence, Troy, Roy, Clyde (Ernestine) and Odice Estes; and his brothers-in-law, Paul Alexander and Floyd James Kirkwood (Annie Bell).
He is survived by: his daughters, Debra Estes-Booker, Gwendolyn Barry (Wendell), Jan Estes, Mary Ann McWilliams and Gloria McWilliams; his grandchildren, Shanice White and Darius Booker; his great grandchildren, Franklin White Jr. and Ayana Banks; his sisters, Sarah Alexander, Betty McNeal (Haves) and Mary Edwards (Troy); his close friend Lillie Cameron; and his sister-in-law Nora Lee Estes. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
