Donald Estilette

October 20, 1933 - January 11, 2021

Donald Estilette of Laurel, Mississippi passed away on January 11, 2021 at the age of 87. He was born October 20, 1933 in New Iberia, Louisiana and moved to Laurel, Mississippi in 1957. He worked for Tri State Oil Tools. He later started his own pipeline construction company called “Coonco” in which he worked until his retirement. The company name was derived from his nickname “Coon” (because of his Louisiana heritage) that he was fondly known as by everyone. His quick wit, sense of humor and compassion for everyone he met will be missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Duto and Alice Estilette; and his brothers, Russell and Kenneth Estilette. He is survived by his daughter Kim Sneed and her husband Billy of Midland, Texas and grandchildren Mason Sneed of Dallas, Texas and Morgan Sneed of College Station, Texas; his son Troy Estilette of Laurel, Mississippi and his grandson Mikel Estilette of Laurel; his brothers Gene Estilette and his wife Betty of Gulfport Mississippi, and Gary Estilette of New Iberia Louisiana; and his friend and special companion, Tina Pearson. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in New Iberia, Louisiana. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Family and friends may sign the guest registry book and/ or send condolences to www.memorychapellaurel.com.