John Whitehead

Mr. John David Whitehead, age 84, of Genoa, Arkansas, died Thursday, July 19, 2018, at his residence. Mr. Whitehead was born June 19, 1934, in Genoa, Arkansas and had been a lifetime resident. He was a retired carpenter and cement mason. He enjoyed spending his free time reading the Bible and playing guitar. He was a Navy Korean War Veteran and Golden Glove Boxer Pacific Fleet Champion. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Sue Whitehead, and a son, Nathan Whitehead. Survivors include four sons and five daughters-in-law, Mark and Diane Whitehead of Redwater, Texas, Luke and Veronica Whitehead, Jesse and Amanda Whitehead, Walter and Myla Whitehead, and Tonya Whitehead, all of Genoa, Arkansas, one daughter and son-in-law, Rachael and Scotty Scott of Texarkana, Arkansas, three brothers, James Whitehead of Spokane, Washington, Sherrell Whitehead and Floyd Whitehead of Genoa, Arkansas, sixteen grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be at 10:00 A. M. Monday at Shiloh Cemetery with Pastor Darvin Pruitt officiating. Burial will be under the direction of Texarkana Funeral Home, Arkansas. Online registration is at www.texarkanafuneralhome.com.