In Memoriam:Edward Estes, Former Engineering Professor, Dies March 30

Edward R. Estes Jr., of Norfolk, professor emeritus of civil engineering technology, died March 30, 2008. He was 83.

Estes joined ODU's civil engineering technology department in 1978 with the rank of professor and received tenure in 1982. He was recruited by the university to chair the CET department, and following this service he was designated associate dean of the College of Engineering from 1984-1990.

Estes taught a variety of courses and received a teaching award from the civil engineering technology student body. He was active on a number of national committees dealing with standards for construction materials.

After retiring from ODU in 1993, Estes reactivated his consulting business and served as technical consultant for the National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers.

A funeral was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, at Larchmont United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made, in his memory in honor of his wife Betty Lee Estes, to the Southeastern Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 6315 North Center Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502.