Raymond Paul Esthay

Raymond Paul Esthay, 63, of LeBleu Settlement died Friday at a hunting club in Allen Parish.

Mr. Esthay was a native of Lake Charles and lived in LeBleu Settlement for 25 years. He was a pre-salesman for Beverage Sales for the past 35 years.

Mr. Esthay was an avid hunter and fisherman and a member of Double Ought Buck Shot Hunting Club.

He is survived by his wife, Deborah "Debbie" Pike Esthay; one son, Paul Joseph Esthay wife Shawnette of Chloe; two daughters, Wanda Joy Esthay Young husband Clint of Ragley, Leslie Rae Esthay of Lake Charles; three step sons, Billy Ray Ralls of Hector, AR, Cory Robert Kinder of Moss Bluff, Kevin Thomas Kinder of Lake Charles; one brother, Michael Esthay of The Woodlands Texas; two sisters, Theresa Stutes of Lake Charles and Linda Granger of Lake Charles. He is also survived by nine grandchildren.

Funeral service for Mr. Raymond Paul Esthay, 63, will be held Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 1:00 PM in Johnson's Funeral Home. Rev. Jack Reynolds will officiate. Burial will follow in Consolata Cemetery. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12 noon-10:00 PM with a rosary at 6pm. Visitation will continue Sunday at 8:00 AM until time of service.