Mr. Whitehead was born October 23, 1929 to John Carroll and Ruby Richardson Whitehead. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church; a retired automaker, who worked for the Chrysler Corporation, and a Mason.
Mr. Whitehead is survived by a special friend, Doard Bell Gregory of Louisville, Mississippi; his sister, Rachel Cheatham of Tuscaloosa, Alabama; and a host of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Johnny Randolph.
Pallbearers will be Brent Gregory, Bart Gregory, J. W. Palmer, Jerry Kemp, Jonathan Whitehead, and Jamie Flake. Nowell-Massey Funeral Home, 724 North Columbus Avenue, Louisville, MS is handling the arrangements. You may sign the guestbook atwww.nowellmasseyfuneralhome.