Delmar Estep

Delmar Estep, Sr, 69, of Mentone, died Monday October 3, 2022. He was born on December 5, 1952 in Matewan WV, the son of (the late) James and Alta (Blankenship) Estep. On July 3, 1971, Delmar married Mary (Wadkins) Estep in Warsaw. He retired from Superior Wood Products after 30 years with the company. Delmar loved the time he spent with his family & friends, especially his grandchildren; he was a sports fan who liked University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball and Miami Dolphins football.

Delmar is survived by Mary Estep, his wife of 51 years, and their children; daughters, Billie (Allan) Lasley of Yuma AZ and Nikki (Brian) Loy of Claypool; sons, Scott (Laura) Wadkins of New Paris and Delmar (Shelly) Estep, Jr. of Silver Lake; sisters, Norma Wadkins of Mentone and Kathy (Gary) Shuey of Rochester, his grandchildren, Kayloni Isbell, Autum Estep, Whitney Rodriguez, Sydney Westbrook, Taylor Sleeth, Noah Spratt, Allison Newcomer, Madison Estep, Delmar Estep III, Kennedi Lasley, Carter Lasley and Gabriel Lasley; his great-grandchildren, Leyton Isbell, Easton Isbell, Addyson Ranstead, Kinsley Isbell, Santiago Rodriguez, Matias Rodriguez and Camden Westbrook (and 3 more “on the way”).

In addition to his parents, Delmar was also preceded in death by his brothers, James Estep and Frank Estep.

Funeral Services 11:00 Saturday, October 8, 2022 at McHatton Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Ct. with visitation Saturday from 10-11am. Services officiated by Pastor John Dotson and Rev. Jerry Wadkins. Visitation also from 5-8pm Friday October 7, 2022 in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Mentone Cemetery. The family’s preferred memorial is Transitions Hospice, 1551 Bond St Ste 143, Naperville, Illinois 60563.