Herschell Larry Estep

September 13, 1946 - December 26, 2021

Herschell Larry Estep, 75, of Ashton, WV, went to his heavenly home on Sunday 26 December 2021. He was born 13 September 1946 in Huntington WV to the late Thelma and Herschell Estep. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Natasha Estep. Herschell retired after 41 years from FAMCO where he worked as a heavy machine operator. He was a member of the United Steelworker's Union. Herschell enjoyed the outdoors and felt closer to God in the woods. He was an avid hunter and a champion archer. He was a proud lifetime member of the Huntington Archery Club. He loved to hear the howl of a beagle dog running rabbits. The only thing that he loved more was Jesus and his wife of 14 years Lottie Estep. Herschell will be waiting for her and his family inside of the pearly gates of heaven. Herschell's legacy of love and laughter lives on with his wife, Lottie Estep. He leaves behind one brother David (Monica) Estep and two sisters Joyce Cumpston and Donna Mills. He is also survived by his son Larry (Brenda) Estep, and four daughters Cynthia (Edward) Dorsey, Melissa Estep, Grace (Jonathon) Hair, and Kimberly (Trenton) Schoonover. He leaves behind fourteen grandchildren; LeighAnn Estep; Heather (Jonathan) Murray; Jessica Spencer; Josh, Alexis, and Addyson Adkins.; Rhiannon, Lilly, Theron, David, and Jonathon Hair; Daisy, Amos, and Abraham Schoonover. Five great-grandchildren Kiyan, Amelia, and Olivia Page; Aleigha Myers; and Kybren Adkins. A celebration of Herschel's life will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Wednesday December 29, 2021 at Chapman's Mortuary Huntington with funeral service 2:00 PM Thursday December 30, 2021 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to www.chapmans-mortuary.com.