Bobby G. Whitehead

Bobby G. Whitehead, age 86, of Karnak, Illinois passed away at 1:20 P.M. Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis. His granddaughter Kayla Eddington was by his side holding his hand and talking to him when he took his last breath.

Bobby was born March 10,1938 in Tunnell Hill, Illinois. Bobby loved sitting around with his buddies talking about guns. There was never a dull moment, he always had a joke or a story to tell. Bobby was a operator with the former kitty litter plant in Olmsted, Illinois called Southern Clay where he was employed over 25 years

Bobby is survived by his wife, Charlotte Wright Whitehead of fifty five years; daughter, Kim Eddington (James) of Karnak; step children; Dianna Miller (Stu) of Grand Chain, Deanna Wright of Karnak, Pam Lessar of Karnak; five grand children, Stephanie Debose (Gary), Melissa Parker, Gayla Jones (DJ), J.R. Eddington (Heather), Kayla Eddington; thirteen great-grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; special friends, the Rev. Tim Newton family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Whitehead and Mary Helen Holmes; sisters Sharon Kay Sharp and Mary Underhile; one son, Richard Whitehead.

Funeral services honoring the life of Mr. Bobby G. Whitehead will be held at 1 P.M. Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Wilson Funeral Home in Karnak. Rev. Tim Newton and Rev. John Gurley will be officiating. Interment will follow at the Jonesboro Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 till 8 at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be Levi Eddington, Aaron Jones, J.R. Eddington, Dennis (DJ) Jones, Randy Wright and Scott Wright.

Honorary pallbearers, Jayce Dowdy and Noah Carr.

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