Estes M. Bartlett, 88, of Fritch, TX, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Fritch. Graveside services were held Monday morning, June 9, 2025 at Olton Cemetery, in Olton, TX, under the care of Ramage Funeral Directors of Olton.
Estes was born Oct. 5, 1936, in Wellington, TX, to Rube and Leatrice (Estes) Bartlett. He graduated from Olton High School in 1955 and married Vera Jean Stiles, in July of 1957, in Olton.
In 1963, Estes and Vera moved to Oklahoma, where he worked as a cowboy and ranch foreman for the Goyen Ranch, the K.S. Adams Ranch, and the Hughes Ranch. In 1982, they made their home in Fritch, where Estes went to work for Phillips Petroleum in Borger, retiring after 14 years of service.
He was a member of First Baptist Church in Fritch. A skilled horseman, Estes took great pride in braiding reins and headstalls by hand. He also enjoyed reading and was an avid history buff.
Estes was preceded in death by his parents; his son; and a sister. He is survived by his devoted wife; his son; his daughter and her husband; four grandsons; two great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter.