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Earl Whitehead Obituary

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Funeral Services for Mr. Earl William Whitehead, 92, of North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest, April 6, 2013, will be conducted Monday morning at 11 o'clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Dr. Paul W. Noe officiating. Interment in Westover Memorial Park with Veterans Honors. Mr. Whitehead was a native of Augusta having made North Augusta his home for the past 40 years. He was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. Mr. Whitehead was a US Army Veteran of World War II, having served in the Pacific Theater where he received 4 Bronze Stars, the American Service Medal and Meritorious Unit Award. He was a retired City Fire Inspector with 24 years of service at the Augusta Fire Department and the retired owner of Whitehead Appliance Company. Mr. Whitehead was the husband of the late Sadie Dyches Whitehead. Survivors include his son, Jim Whitehead, North Augusta; two daughters and sons-in-law, Elaine and David Amos, Fayetteville, NC and Mary and Wayne Pinion, North Augusta; nine grandchildren, Chris Amos, Kevin Amos, Russell Amos, Stephanie Dabbs, Mendy Capell, Rachel Stanfield, James Whitehead, John Whitehead and Julia Stanley; 14 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Frances Seniuk, Augusta. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Augusta Fire Department. Pallbearers will be David Amos, Chris Amos, Wayne Pinion, James Whitehead, Jr., Robert Alston, Todd Dabbs and Zachary Dabbs. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 4 until 6. Memorials may be made to the Sweetwater Baptist Church, 198 Sweetwater Road, North Augusta, SC 29860. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Apr. 7, 2013.
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I have so many fond memories of "Mr. Whitehead" which includes working as a teenager with Jimmy and his dad in the appliance business. I had many "wonderful" meals at the Whitehead home. God bless such a wonderful family.

Larry Dane-Kellogg

April 8, 2013

Earl and Sadie were two of my favorite customers and friends. Truly a great couple and we feel blessed to have known them.

jan holley

April 7, 2013

sorry for the loss for you and the family god bless for the whole family

Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Shannon Willis

April 7, 2013

Mr & Mrs Steve & Margaret Boykin

April 7, 2013

Deepest sympathies to you and your family Mendy..so sorry for your loss...

Jenn from RCC

April 7, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Jonathan Miller

April 7, 2013

I AM SO SORRY TO LEARN OF THE PASSING OF EARL. WHEN HE AND MY DECEASED HUSBAND, BILL ALLEN, GOT TOGETHER THEY COULD TALK FOR HOURS. HE WAS A FINE MAN AND WILL BE MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND THE HOLY SPIRIT GIVE THEM THE PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING.

MAXINE ALLEN

April 7, 2013

Jim, Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Frankie & Jamie Rushton

April 7, 2013

Our deepest love and sympathy to the Whitehead Family during this very sad time. Mr. Earl was a dear friend of our family for many, many years. He and our Dad served on the Augusta Fire Dept. together, and were lifelong friends. May God bless and comfort this dear family in the days ahead.

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