COLBERT – Robert Coleman Whitehead, 84, died Saturday, January 24, 2015.
A native of Madison County, he was the son of the late Lloyd S. and Veona Burger Whitehead. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Donald C. Boone; and a great-granddaughter, Catherine O’Barr.
Mr. Whitehead was former Deacon and Sunday school teacher and active member of Hull Baptist Church. For over 44 years, he was a builder and developer in Clarke and surrounding counties.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Betty Boone Whitehead; children, Robert L. (Marti) Whitehead, Carol (Jerry) Simmons, Paula J. (Chester H.) McChesney, David S. (Holly) Whitehead, all of Madison County; sister, Mary Alice Canning, Athens; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one niece; and several nephews.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 27, at 2 p.m., at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, WEST, with the Revs. Craig Snyder, Randy Crowe and Bill Ricketts officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 31, from 2 until 4 p.m. at the Hull Baptist Church Fellowship Hall.
Memorials may be made to Hull Baptist Church Building Fund or a charity of choice.
Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, WEST, is in charge of arrangements.
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