Charles Steuart Estes

Charles Steuart Estes was born in Little Rock, Arkansas to Richard and Linda Estes. He is survived by his wife Cathryn, children Richard and Alexandra, mother Linda and stepfather Rick Davis, brother Arles and sister-in-law Erin, nephew Richard, father and mother-in-law Chris and Liz Lancaster, sister and brother-in-law Cara and Quillan Sneed, nephew Coda and niece Calla, step sisters Heather Compton, Haley Davis and aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father Richard Estes, grandparents Estes, and grandparents Moore.

Charles earned a performance arts degree from University of Oklahoma and Masters Degree in Music Education from Louisiana State University. Charles was the Music Program Coodinator at Episcopal High School in Houston, Texas. Charles was a devoted father, husband, son, brother, friend, and most of all an educator. He loved creating music and being outdoors.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations in Charles’ name to non-profits dedicated to advancing music education. Two they have selected are MusiCares (https://www.grammy.com/musicares/donations) or MusicDoingGood (http://musicdoinggood.org/).

Graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Agnos Cemetery in Agnos, Arkansas with John Ed Welch officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Arkansas.