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Wesley Whitehead Obituary

Wesley Whitehead

Wesley "Jimmy" Whitehead departed this earthly life on Friday, December 19, 2014.

Funeral service will be held 12:00 Noon Saturday December 27, 2014, at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Tallahassee FL, where he served as a Deacon. Burial will be at Tallahassee Memory Gardens.

He was born in Tallahassee, FL on October 23, 1951, and also resided in Okeechobee, FL. He graduated from Leon High School Tallahassee, FL in 1970 and earned a B.S. Degree from Florida A&M University in Political Science. He was a retired educator in St. Lucie County Florida.

He is survived by his five brothers, Ervin (Mae), Robert, Ernest, Alvin and Tyrone Whitehead; two sisters, Viola W. Murphy and Delores Whitehead, and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was predeceased in death by his parents, Richard and Gladys Austin Whitehead; and his brother Richard Whitehead Jr.

Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Dec. 25, 2014.
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My good friend for over 30 years. I wondered why you stopped answering your cell phone. May the Lord bless you and keep you, You will be missed.

William Hill

January 18, 2015

ernest whitehead

January 2, 2015

I was very saddened to hear of Wesley's death. To Viola and the entire family: my prayers are with you.

Carol D. Feagin

January 2, 2015

May God bring peace and love to you during your time of bereavement. A village without generations of family is like a tree without roots. Wesley was a proud member of the generations of Austins, Whiteheads, Robinsons and Cruels of Leon County.

Peace and love be unto you.

Gloria Jefferson Anderson

December 27, 2014

We pray that God will strengthen you and keep as you continue on the path of life without Wesley. He will be greatly missed. God bless you and keep you all is our prayer. Love you.

Clara Graham

December 27, 2014

Praying God's strengh, comfort and peace as you moan the transition of our beloved Jimmy from this earthly life to his heavenly mansion! He was a valued member of the family and will be missed but his spirit will forever live in our hearts!

Rev. & Mrs. Solmon & Pat Lee

December 26, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you this holiday season and always.

Brenda Whittenberg Family

December 26, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Glady V. Jackson Family

December 26, 2014

Thanking God for your loved One's life and praying for you as you grieve your loss.

John/Mary Sanders Family

December 26, 2014

Our Love and Prayers are with you Above you is The Lord's Covering... beneath you are His Strength and Security and Around you Are His Arms of Love.

Olivia Jefferson-Skinner Family

December 26, 2014

Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. Deacon Whitehead was a quiet, yet spiritually strong and positive member of the Bethel Baptist Church Family. He will be missed by many. May God continue to provide the strength you need to see you through.

Theodore and Malinda James

December 25, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jack & Cynthia Harley

December 25, 2014

You are in my thoughts

Kevin Johnson

December 25, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Juanita Jefferson Cook

December 25, 2014

May you all rely on the SURE PROMISES of Our Lord, and Savior at this time.

Joanne A. Howard

December 25, 2014

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