Charles Richard "Big Slew" Estep, Jr., 67, of Lexington Park, MD formerly of Mechanicsville, MD died February 25, 2009 in St. Mary's Hospital. Born May 30, 1941 in MD he was the son of the late Charles Richard and Ruth Eleanor Johnson Estep, Sr.

He was the loving husband of Gladys M. Estep of Lexington Park, MD.

He is survived by his seven children Diane Harris of Clinton, MD, Shelia Coates of Upper Marlboro, MD, Charles Estep, Mary Estep and Jerry Estep all of Lexington Park, MD, Wayne Estep of Hollywood, MD and Cheryl Warren of Chesapeake, VA; two brothers Lawrence Estep of Mechanicsville, MD and David Estep of Lexington Park, MD; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was also preceded in death by his siblings Charlotte Estep, James Estep, Joseph Estep, Rodney Estep, Louis Estep and Michael Estep.

Mr. Estep was a lifelong St. Mary's County resident where he worked as a self employed plumber, he attended both Charles and St. Mary's County Public Schools.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 2, 2009 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM in Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Lexington Park, MD, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:00 PM with Fr. Jack Kennealy officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Julius Estep, Marcus Estep, Damon Estep, Rodney Estep, Patrick Mason and Tony Estep. Honorary Pallbearers will be Alvin Jordan, Michael "M.J." Estep, Jr., Joe Joe Medley and E Toye.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.