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WHITEHEAD JAMES E. WHITEHEAD, SR. CPO, USN (Ret.) Chief Petty Officer James E. Whitehead, Sr. (affectionately known as Jim by many) was born on October 1, 1934 in Rocky Mount, NC, passed away December 1, 2008. He was second from the youngest of 12 children born to John Henry Whitehead and Queen Esther Hines Whitehead. Jim served with distinction in the Navy for 23 years and was a proud Vietnam veteran. After retiring from the Navy, Jim was the founding Instructor of the JROTC Program at Woodson Senior High School in Washington, DC, where he taught for 17 years. Jim loved to boat and fish and was a member of the Masons, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, VFW, AARP, the Maryland Club, and the Palm Coast Yacht Club. He is survived by Dr. Doris Woodson, his First Mate of 33 years; three children, J. Edward Whitehead, Jr., Valerie Jean Whitehead and Rodney Eugene Whitehead; three sisters, Sadie Wharton, Ruby Upshur and Nancy White; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; two step-daughters and a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m.,Thursday, December 11 at Faith Temple No. 2 Free Will Baptist Church, 211 Maryland Park Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. Interment Arlington National Cemetery Thursday, December 18 at 9 a.m. In lieu of flowers, those who are interested may donate to the Chief James E. Whitehead, Sr. Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 354792, Palm Coast, Florida 32135, which will support graduating high school students pursuing an ROTC education at the college level.In lieu of flowers, those who are interested may donate to the Chief James E. Whitehead, Sr. Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 354792, Palm Coast, Florida 32135, which will support graduating high school students pursuing an ROTC education at the college level.
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Natalie Huff
December 15, 2008
To the family of Chief Whitehead,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Chief Whitehead. I had the pleasure of serving under him in the JROTC Program at Woodson Senior High. He was a tremendous leader who instilled excellence at all times. And he was well loved.
It is my prayer that God will strengthen you.
Natalie White Huff
Cynthia Smallwood
December 11, 2008
Greg and Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Let your memories bring you comfort.
S Bhat
December 11, 2008
Hope you get the strength to cope with the sadness. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gregory Petway
December 10, 2008
As you cast your sails for your final voyage home, rest assured your heavenly Father is at the helm. Trouble waters are far behind. Smooth sailing is ahead now. God speed your journey to home port.
Monica Thompson
December 10, 2008
You have my deepest sympathy. I remember him and my father going fishing together. As both of them are resting now, be assured of the loving concern from family and friends to comfort you during this most difficult time. The Bible, will sustain you and give you the strength to carry on. 1 Peter 5:7. God will take care of you. James 4:8. My prayers are with the family.(Spencer S. Jones-daughter)
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