By Tom Jenkins on 8/10/2009 4:55 PM

Dr. Henry Estes, my best friend for twenty-five years, died last week. I was privileged to officiate at his memorial service on Sunday. Henry was an Old Testament Scholar. He wrote his doctoral dissertation on the Book of Ecclesiastes, an accomplishment that revealed the depth and complexity of his mind. He knew at the deepest possible level the capacity of Holy Scripture to speak to the needs of our lives and to shine light where there is darkness lest we despair and become hopeless.

He was a loving family man, father, husband, son, brother, brother-in-law, and member of a large and ever growing extended family. He was an Old Testament scholar, a Christian minister who brought good news and hope, a linguist, computer expert, keeper of arcane information--you didn’t want to play Trivial Pursuit with Henry--a train enthusiast, a caring family member and a friend. He leaves behind his wife of thirty-six years and their adult son.

Henry and I were best friends for over 25 years. We met while both of...

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