Paul Edward Estes Jr. aka as “Skip”, 75, of Trinity, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021. He was the husband to Nancy Meeler Estes for 29 years.

He was born May 22, 1945, in Salem, NJ, a son of Paul Sr. and Dorothy Mae Estes.

Skip graduated from high school and later with a business degree from Pitt Community College. Skip worked many years as a general manager for various roller skating rinks. He was known by all the children young and old that enjoyed skating in every town he worked in. He became a father figure to many that had the pleasure of working for him over the years, as he took them under his wing teaching them how to skate and showing them them ropes. He most recently was blessed to work from home as an agent for United Healthcare.

Skip enjoyed playing roller hockey for many years, a passion he shared with his son Paul. He had a love of many sports especially hockey, football, basketball, and golf. He spent countless hours watching games, picking fantasy teams, and time on the computer.

Skip had a deep love for his family and God. He was known for his generosity and left an everlasting impression on everyone he met. He was known as the life of the party whether it was his incredible laugh or his wacky Donald Duck voice.

Surviving in addition to his wife are a son Paul Estes III (wife, Heather) of Gastonia, NC; four daughters, Laura Beale (husband, Steve Stratton) of Danville, VA, Nanette Meeler (Brendan Hevey) of Orlando, FL, and Ginny Giles (husband, Timothy)of Grovetown, GA, Tammy Shelton of The Villages, FL; four grandsons, Michael Beale of Roxboro, NC,Blake Harden of Orlando, FL, Travis Shelton of Danville, VA, and Kenton Estes of Gastonia, NC; 6 granddaughters Makenzie Beale of Danville, VA, Kaylea Stephens, Savannah Giles, Halle Stephens, and Harper Giles of Grovetown, GA and Samantha Shelton of Roanoke, Va and a great-grandson Karter Stephens of Grovetown, GA.

Skip was preceded in death by both loving parents, sister Barbara Coulbourne and granddaughter Madison Giles.

A service will be held at Generations Christian Church, located at 1540 Little Road, Trinity, FL, Saturday, March 13th at 2:00 It can also be attended via Zoom (Meeting ID: 951 6401 5871, Passcode 237182).

Skip has many friends and family that will deeply miss him, in his honor let’s take one final lap around the rink.