John Michael Estes, age 66

John Michael Estes, age 66, passed away Monday June 8, 2026, at his home.

He was born in Harriman, Tennessee on March 22, 1960. Growing up John spent most of his time in Oak Ridge and Marlow Tennessee, enjoying fishing, playing his guitar and spending time with his family and friends.

He lived in Knoxville and was a proud employee of the University of Tennessee.

Jon is proceeded in death by his parents Lawrence and Doris Estes of Coalfield, brother Larry, Estes, and many other friends and family.

He leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Sheila and Joe York of Coalfield, three nieces Lisa Patterson, Sherry Greenlees of Coalfield and Deborah Wilder of Oak Ridge. Nephew Ricky Chitwood of Oak Ridge also a special lifelong friend Steve Fritts of Oliver Springs.

Cremation was chosen and a private Family service will be at a later date.

Jackson Funeral Home is proud to serve the family during their time of need.

To leave message or to share a memory for the family of Jon please visit our Funeral Home guest book @jacksonomortuary.com.

About Brad Jones

BBB Communications Owner/Operator Brad Jones has been part of the company since August 1996. A graduate of Coalfield High School in 1987, Brad later earned his degree from the University of Tennessee College of Communications in 1995, where he was honored with the 1995 Broadcast Production Student of the Year Award. Brad began his broadcasting career while still attending college, working at Shop at Home, Inc. from 1993 to 1995. He later worked at Via TV (RSTV, Inc.) from 1995 to 1996 before doing freelance production work in Nashville. In August 1996, he joined the staff at BBB Communications, where he has remained ever since. In 2001, Brad also spent a short time working as a news photographer for WVLT-TV while continuing his role at BBB TV. In addition to his work in local broadcasting, Brad also works part-time at Jewelry Television and works with Packman Productions on “Rivalry Thursday” during football season. Brad is married to Nicole Jenkins Jones, a 1990 graduate of Oak Ridge High School. Nicole works at Oak Ridge Gastroenterology Associates. Together they have three children: Trevor Bogard, Chandler Jones, and Naomi Jones, along with three grandchildren: Carter Bogard, Lucas Hayward, and Adalynn Reece Bogard.

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