William Whitehead Obituary William Davis Whitehead December 7, 1950 - November 6, 2007 SEDLEY - William Davis (Billy) Whitehead, of Sedley, Virginia, was born in Franklin, Virginia, December 7, 1950. He passed away in his family home in Sedley and went to be with God November 6, 2007. He was predeceased by his father Alvin Frank Whitehead and sister- in-law Betty Jo Harrell Whitehead. He leaves behind his mother, Marjorie Davis Whitehead, his wife of 30 years, Lorraine and three sons; Blake, his wife Megan; Austin, his wife Monica; and youngest son, Caleb; Brother Frank and his wife Barbara; Brother Doug and Sister Kaye Whitehead Story and her husband Rubin. Nieces and nephews include Ryan Whitehead, Ginny Whitehead Carr, Erica Whitehead, and Angela Story. Billy was also very close to his wife s family who helped to take care of him. They include LaRue and Sidney Brittle, Cheryl Greene Stepp, Minnie and Keith Rose, Sidney Jr.(Toot) and Laurie Brittle all of Sedley and Kay Greene Slagel and husband Michael of Plantation Florida. Nieces and nephews include Mandy Hewett; Brian and Kristen Rose; Carter, Cole and Whitley Brittle; Taylor, Lexie and Little Michael Slagel. Billy played harmonica in the local Franklin Hog Bear Band since the 1970 s. Band members, also considered extended family, include Bebo Whitehead, Stephen Hudgins, Benji Beale and Billy Hatch (deceased). The band had recently played at the Southampton County Fair. Billy was a member of Hunterdale Christian Church where he served as a deacon and chairman of the music committee. He owned and operated Whitehead and Son Roofing and Siding Company for 30 years. His son, Blake, continues the business. Billy s most important work, however, was his function as a sponsor, brother/father figure to hundreds in recovery all over the United States. Despite the fact that he was crippled from surgery in 1997, his disability never swayed him from accomplishing his work for God here on Earth. He was always there for anyone who needed an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, a meal or just a safe place to rest from the burden s of this world. There was nothing on earth that Billy loved more than his wife, boys and family. He never let a day go by without saying, "I love you." While his years were short, he lived a full and amazing life. God loved him and he loved God. If Neil Young were still searching for a "Heart of Gold" he could have found it in Billy Whitehead, Sedley, Virginia AKA My Man. A grave side service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland with the Rev. Don Rosie, officiating. Memorials may be made to Sedley Volunteer Fire Department or Hunterdale Christian Church. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/159845 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/william-whitehead-obituary?id=22292791 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary William Davis Whitehead, born 7 December 1950 in Franklin, Virginia, died 6 November 2007 in Sedley. He was a musician, business owner, and recovery sponsor. Whitehead was known for his love of family and dedication to helping others in recovery. ### Narrative summary of funeral services A graveside service was held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland, with Rev. Don Rosie officiating. Memorials could be made to Sedley Volunteer Fire Department or Hunterdale Christian Church. ### The Edited Obituary William Whitehead Obituary William Davis Whitehead 7 December 1950 - 6 November 2007 SEDLEY - William Davis (Billy) Whitehead, of Sedley, Virginia, was born in Franklin, Virginia, on 7 December 1950. He passed away in his family home in Sedley and went to be with God on 6 November 2007. He was predeceased by his father Alvin Frank Whitehead and sister-in-law Betty Jo Harrell Whitehead. He leaves behind his mother, Marjorie Davis Whitehead, his wife of 30 years, Lorraine, and three sons: Blake, his wife Megan; Austin, his wife Monica; and youngest son, Caleb; brother Frank and his wife Barbara; brother Doug and sister Kaye Whitehead Story and her husband Rubin. Nieces and nephews include Ryan Whitehead, Ginny Whitehead Carr, Erica Whitehead, and Angela Story. Billy was also very close to his wife's family who helped to take care of him. They include LaRue and Sidney Brittle, Cheryl Greene Stepp, Minnie and Keith Rose, Sidney Jr. (Toot) and Laurie Brittle all of Sedley, and Kay Greene Slagel and husband Michael of Plantation, Florida. Nieces and nephews include Mandy Hewett; Brian and Kristen Rose; Carter, Cole, and Whitley Brittle; Taylor, Lexie, and Little Michael Slagel. Billy played harmonica in the local Franklin Hog Bear Band since the 1970s. Band members, also considered extended family, include Bebo Whitehead, Stephen Hudgins, Benji Beale, and Billy Hatch (deceased). The band had recently played at the Southampton County Fair. Billy was a member of Hunterdale Christian Church where he served as a deacon and chairman of the music committee. He owned and operated Whitehead and Son Roofing and Siding Company for 30 years. His son, Blake, continues the business. Billy's most important work, however, was his function as a sponsor, brother/father figure to hundreds in recovery all over the United States. Despite the fact that he was crippled from surgery in 1997, his disability never swayed him from accomplishing his work for God here on Earth. He was always there for anyone who needed an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, a meal, or just a safe place to rest from the burdens of this world. There was nothing on earth that Billy loved more than his wife, boys, and family. He never let a day go by without saying, "I love you." While his years were short, he lived a full and amazing life. God loved him and he loved God. If Neil Young were still searching for a "Heart of Gold," he could have found it in Billy Whitehead, Sedley, Virginia, AKA My Man. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, at Riverside Cemetery, Courtland with the Rev. Don Rosie officiating. Memorials may be made to Sedley Volunteer Fire Department or Hunterdale Christian Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | William Davis Whitehead | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 56 | | Birth | 7 December 1950; Franklin, Virginia | | Death | 6 November 2007; Sedley, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|----------------------|---------------------| | William Davis Whitehead | Decedent | Sedley, Virginia | | Lorraine Whitehead | Spouse | Sedley, Virginia | | Alvin Frank Whitehead | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Marjorie Davis Whitehead | Parent | Unknown | | Blake Whitehead | Child | Unknown | | Austin Whitehead | Child | Unknown | | Caleb Whitehead | Child | Unknown | | Frank Whitehead | Sibling | Unknown | | Doug Whitehead | Sibling | Unknown | | Kaye Whitehead Story | Sibling | Unknown | | Betty Jo Harrell Whitehead | Predeceased In-law | -- | | Ryan Whitehead | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Ginny Whitehead Carr | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Erica Whitehead | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Angela Story | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | LaRue Brittle | In-law | Sedley, Virginia | | Sidney Brittle | In-law | Sedley, Virginia | | Cheryl Greene Stepp | In-law | Unknown | | Minnie Rose | In-law | Sedley, Virginia | | Keith Rose | In-law | Sedley, Virginia | | Sidney Jr. Brittle | In-law | Sedley, Virginia | | Laurie Brittle | In-law | Sedley, Virginia | | Kay Greene Slagel | In-law | Plantation, Florida | | Michael Slagel | In-law | Plantation, Florida | | Mandy Hewett | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Brian Rose | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Kristen Rose | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Carter Brittle | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Cole Brittle | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Whitley Brittle | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Taylor Slagel | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Lexie Slagel | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | | Little Michael Slagel | Nephew/Niece | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Billy played harmonica in the local Franklin Hog Bear Band since the 1970s. 2. Band members included Bebo Whitehead, Stephen Hudgins, Benji Beale, and Billy Hatch (deceased). 3. The band had recently played at the Southampton County Fair. 4. Billy was a member of Hunterdale Christian Church. 5. He served as a deacon and chairman of the music committee at Hunterdale Christian Church. 6. He owned and operated Whitehead and Son Roofing and Siding Company for 30 years. 7. His son, Blake, continues the business. 8. Billy was a sponsor and a brother/father figure to hundreds in recovery all over the United States. 9. Despite being crippled from surgery in 1997, his disability never swayed him from his work. 10. He was always there for anyone who needed an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, a meal, or a safe place to rest.