Dwight W. Headley

1930 - 2024

Dwight W. Headley, 93, of Spraggs, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in his home. He was born October 19, 1930, in Brock, a son of the late Otley Morris Headley and Gladys Whitlatch Headley. Dwight was a lifelong resident of Greene County. He was a member of the Mount Morris Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God, where he served as a deacon and trustee. Dwight was a veteran and served with the U.S. Air Force. While stationed in France, Dwight played as a member of their football team. He belonged to the United Mine Workers of America and had worked as a coal miner at the Shannopin Mine in Bobtown for over 30 years. Dwight also drove a bus for over 15 years. He enjoyed farming and riding his four wheeler. He really loved mowing grass and was affectionately known as "the lawnmower man." His wife, Joanna Moore Headley, whom he married March 24, 1956, died April 23, 2016. Surviving are two daughters, Judy (Wes) Glaubke of Spraggs, and Susan (Terry) Mason of Staunton, Va.; one son, Douglas (Sue Ann) Headley of Rices Landing; six grandchildren, Jeff (Maggie) Glaubke, Ashlea (Catlin) Buckley, Whitney Mason, Nicholas Headley, Mikalah Mason and Crosby Mason; and two great- grandchildren, Sophia and Luna Buckley; one sister, Jean Headley Tennant of Brave; his adopted brother, Bill Black of Holbrook; and several nieces and nephews. Deceased are two brothers, David and Edwin Headley. There will be visitation from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, in the Milliken and Throckmorton Funeral Home, Inc., 324 Mt. Morris Road, P.O. Box 478, Mt. Morris, PA 15349, Shane M. Ayers, director. There will be additional visitation held from 10 to 11 a.m., the time of his service, Wednesday, May 29, in the Mount Morris Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God, 103 School Road, Mount Morris, PA 15349, with Pastor Joseph Adams officiating the service. Burial will be in the Fairview-Kiger Cemetery, Whiteley Township, Greene County, PA 15370. Graveside Military Rites to be accorded by the James T. Maxon American Legion Post #992 as well as active members of the U.S. Air Force. Condolences can be expressed at www.milliken-throckmortonfh.com