Born in 1899 or 1904 in Ripley , Tennessee , he lived most of his life in Brownsville .
One of Haywood County 's most notable residents was Sleepy John Estes , a blues guitarist songwriter and vocalist .
Born in 1899 or 1904 in Ripley , Tennessee , Sleepy John Estes lived most of Sleepy John Estes ' life in Brownsville .
One of Haywood County 's most notable residents was Sleepy John Estes , a blues guitarist songwriter and vocalist .