Samuel Parker Estes

Samuel Parker Estes, age 42, of Cleveland, MS, passed away on January 8, 2026, in Olive Branch, MS.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Cleveland Funeral Home, followed by a Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 1:00 PM in the Cleveland Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Sara Miller will officiate the service, with burial to follow at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville, MS.

Parker was born on July 23, 1983, to Dan William Estes and Bobbie Wood Estes in Cleveland, MS. He graduated from North Sunflower Academy in 2001 and continued his education at Mississippi Delta Junior College, earning an Associate of Science Degree in Biology and Electrical Engineering. An avid hunter and fisherman, Parker had a deep passion for all kinds of sports. Above all, he cherished his role as a loving father, embracing every moment spent with his children.

He was a dedicated electrician by profession and a long-time member of the Ruleville United Methodist Church. Parker was preceded in death by his grandparent, Ethel Estes, as well as his aunt and uncle, Becky and Chuby Winters. He is survived by his two children, Tate and Aubrey Estes, of Hernando, MS; his parents, Dan and Bobbie Estes, of Cleveland, MS; his sister, Christie Storey (Danny Clyde), of Shaw, MS; and his nephews, Conner Storey and Cole Storey, both of Shaw, MS. Additionally, he is survived by his aunt Totsy Hayes of Pearl, MS; uncle Todd West (Chris) of Cleveland, MS; and cousins Patrick Weeks, Jr. (Andrea) of Boyle, MS, Jennifer Weeks of Linn, MS, and Terra Bradshaw (Caleb) of Indianola, MS.

Pallbearers will include Dhane Burton, David Arant, Matt Cummins, Brent Baughman, Strehle Thompson, and Lake Cox. Honorary pallbearers are Patrick Weeks, Danny Clyde Storey, Conner Storey, and Cole Storey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital at www.stjude.org or The Shriners Hospital at www.shrinerschildrens.org.

Cleveland Funeral Home has the honor of serving Parker's family during this difficult time.