67 year old Jerry Robert Estes of LaVergne and a native of DeKalb County died Monday at his residence. He was a member of the Webb’s Chapel United Methodist Church and a Business Administrator with Central State. The funeral will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at DeKalb Funeral Chapel. Michael Hale will officiate and burial will be in Whorton Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 2:00 p.m. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Jim Estes. Survivors include his wife, Shelia Estes and a son, Robert Estes both of LaVergne. Donations may be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses, in lieu of flowers.