Jimmy Austin Whitehead

Jimmy Austin Whitehead obituary, New Orleans, LA

Jimmy Austin Whitehead

Jimmy Whitehead Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Boyd Family Funeral Home on Jul. 23, 2025.

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On Friday, July 18, 2025, at the age of sixty-six, Jimmy Austin Whitehead passed away. Jimmy was born on January 24, 1959, to Chappie Whitehead and Audrey B. Miller. He was a resident of New Orleans, LA. Beloved husband of Paulette Ann Gautier Whitehead for 29 years, devoted father to Jimmy Austin Whitehead II, Samantha Crawford, Brionne Marie Whitehead (Kymuan), and Justin Michael Whitehead (Tamia). Outstanding grandfather to Kyron, Gia, Kru and soon to be born baby girl Whitehead. Amazing brother to Dale Whitehead, Vickie Russell (Timothy), Cathy Kendrick (Derek), Ebb Jackson Jr., and Sierra Whitehead. Jimmy is also survived by his aunt, Doris Audine Hardy, brothers-in-law; Thaddeus, Dennis, Warren, sister-in-law; Germaine and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, stepfather, brothers, Danny Whitehead, Noel Christopher Whitehead, Rickey Jackson, nephew Timothy W. Russell Jr, father-in-law, mother-in-law, uncles, and aunts. Family and friends are invited to attend the Celebration of Life Service on Friday, August 1, 2025, for 10:00 a.m. at Greater Grace Fellowship, 5481 Crowder Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Senior Pastor Perrin Gaines, officiating. Interment is private. Guestbook Online: www.anewtraditionbegins.com (504) 282-0600. Donavin D. Boyd and Linear Brooks Boyd Owners/Funeral Directors.
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Bobby Anderson

July 31, 2025

To Paulette and family,

I was saddened to hear of Jimmy's passing when I received the news from my father (your Uncle Hugh). Although I am not there to support you in person, just know I am always here for you. Cousin, my husband and I extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to you, Jimmy, Brionne, Justin, the rest of the family and to all who knew and loved Jimmy. If you need anything you can reach me at (347) 493-1531.

Love, Nathan

Rochelle´s Saunders

July 30, 2025

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

Friend

July 24, 2025

Rest in peace.

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