Henry Marion Whitehead, 90, of So. Pasadena, FL passed away on Wednesday morning at Bay Pines VA Health Care System under the care of Hospice.
Born in North Carolina, he moved here from Baltimore, MD where he retired from the US Postal Service after 30 years in 1984. Henry was an US Army veteran of WWII, earning the rank of Private First Class. He was awarded the American Theatre, American Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Theatre, Good Conduct, and WWII Victory Medals. He was an avid Baltimore Ravens fan and enjoyed fishing. He was always offering a helping hand.
Henry was one of ten children. He was preceded in death by his son, Tristan in 2012. Survivors include his daughter, Michelle M. Lomeli of So. Pasadena; two brothers, Delmus of Boston, MA and Lawrence of No. Carolina; two sisters, Louis of No. Carolina and Emma of Virginia Beach, VA; two grandchildren, Tauvon and Quiana; and 5 great grandchildren.
Graveside services with military honors will be presented at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Sarasota National Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241, http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/sarasota.asp.
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I would like to give my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Henry Whitehead. I did not know him personally, but I am sure that he was dearly loved and certainly will be missed. The loss of a loved one in death can often cause much sorrow and pain. However, please know that God sees how you feel and he “is near to the brokenhearted”. (Psalm 34:18) God has promised that soon “death will be no more”. (Revelation 21:4) We can look forward to enjoying life again with our loved ones who have passed away in death. (Acts 24:15) I hope that these thoughts will provide a measure of comfort in this time of sorrow.
With our deepest sympathy and love, you will be dearly missed but never forgotten.
A brother’s love,
-Delmus & Family
I will truly miss our phone conversations.Uncle Henry was a very kind, gentle man and his passing leaves a big void for many.
I never thought in a millon years that I would get that phone call now that u are at rest with ur son tristan whitehead I still cant get over my brother being taking away in now the man that help raise me looked out for me aense I was a little girl rest easy both of yall god have giveing his angel there wings love yall