Billy N. Estes, 77, of Paducah, Ky., passed away at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012, at his residence.

He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Billy was an Accountant for Williams, Williams & Lentz from 1965 until 1994, and from 1994 until 2010 he worked from his home office. He was a member of the Calvert City Church of Christ. Billy received his Bachelor Degree from Murray State University.

Billy is survived by his wife, Genevieve Moyers Estes of Paducah, Ky.; daughters, Melody Ann Qualls and husband Mark of Paducah, Ky., and Melissa Renee McManus and husband Eric of Paducah, Ky.; sister, Doris Downs of Cookeville, Tenn.; brother, Arthur Estes Jr. of New Bern, N.C.; grandchildren, Justin Qualls of Paducah, Ky., Jessica Qualls of Paducah, Ky., Tyler McManus of Paducah, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.

His parents were Arthur Estes Sr. and Euple Thweatt Estes Shelby.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, September 22, 2012, at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Mr. Lance Cordle officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, September 21, 2012, at the Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the ALS Foundation, 2375 Fortune Drive, Lexington, KY 40509.

You may leave a message of sympathy and light a candle at www.milnerandorr.com.