Services for Mr. Denver “Hamp”Estes will be held 11 am, Friday, May 15, 2009 at Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Jimmy McDill and Rev. Danny Lanier officiating. Burial will be in the Hopewell Baptist Cemetery with Milling Funeral Home of Union in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Estes, 82, of Little Rock, died Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at his residence ( 1193 Neese Rd. Little Rock, Ms. 39337).

Mr. Estes was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. He enjoyed gardening, and outdoors, riding the 4 wheeler, playing music and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed basketball.

Survivors include:

Loving wife of 30 Years:

Willa Estes of Little Rock

2 Daughters:

Dawn Jenkins of Decatur Alice Johnson and husband Perry of Little Rock

2 Sons:

Danny Estes and wife Judy of Decatur David Estes of Union

4 Step Sons:

Rev. Danny Lanier and wife Janet of Little Rock

Wayne Lanier and wife Karen of Decatur

Mark Lanier and wife Dannette of Little Rock Jamey Lanier of Little Rock

3 Grandchildren:

Gage Morrison, Paetyn and Raegan Johnson

9 Step Grandchildren

7 Step Great Grandchildren

2 Sisters:

Faye Huddleston and husband D.Q. of Little Rock Janice Rigdon of Union

He was survived by several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Estes was preceded in death by 1 son, Darren Estes, his parents George and Lois Estes, and one brother, Dewey Estes.

Pallbearers:

Johnny Wright, Doyle White, Joe May, Norman Rutledge, Jr., Paul Rigdon, Mike Smith, and Micah Lanier

Honorary Pallbearers:

Hugh Oliver, Dewey Hataway, J.E. Strange, Leon Harrison, Ricky Sheehan, Alyon Dean, Jared Lanier, Greg Jackson, Charlie Harrison, and Jimmy House

Visitation will be tonight 5-8pm at Milling Funeral Home of Union and also Friday, May 15, 2009 at Hopewell Baptist Church from 10:30 am – 11 am.