Ronald Lewis Estes, age 64 of Dublin, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Mr. Estes was a lifelong resident of Laurens County and was the son of the late, L.D. Estes and the late Virginia Barron Estes. He was a retired construction worker and a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Estes. Survivors include his wife, Lynda Estes of Dublin; son, Brian Estes of Dublin; daughter, April (Richie) Watson, of Dublin; grandson, Noah Watson of Dublin; brothers, Randall Estes of Dublin and Charles Estes of Lakewood, WA; sister, Cathy Wynne of Dublin and several nieces and nephews. At the request of Mr. Estes, his remains will be cremated but the family will receive friends in the Chapel of Townsend Brothers Funeral Home from 3:00PM until 4:00PM on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity.