Howard H. Estes, Sr.

Howard H. Estes, Sr., 91, of Whitesburg, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at the Serenity House in Morristown.  He was a barber and farmer for over 70 years and was a 50-year member of Kyle Lodge #422 F&AM.  He was of the Baptist faith and attended Rocky Point Missionary Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, of 43 years, Juanita K. Estes; parents, Cecil and Roedna Estes; sisters, Peggy Haun, Wilma Hurley, and Charlsie Burdine; and brother Paul Estes.

Survivors include his sons, Houston (Dondi) Estes and Clinton (Kelly) Estes; grandchildren, Drew (Tutti), Kaysee (Sam), Storm (Whitney), Jarrid (Anna), Dorian (Matt); and eight great grandchildren. 

The family would especially like to thank Howard’s caregiver, Denita Younce; as well as the nurses, doctors and staff of Smoky Mountain Home Health & Hospice and the Serenity House.

The family will receive friends from 12-2PM, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home.  A procession to Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church will follow the visitation for Graveside services with Rev. Dannie Bell officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to Friends of Hospice Serenity House, 421 North High Street, Morristown, TN 37814.

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