Elizabeth "Eliza" Robinson

Elizabeth married Carson Hamilton Whitehead on 22 Feb 1931 in Monroe County, , , Tennessee. Carson (son of Elijah Dawson Whitehead and Sarah Fine Potter) was born on 22 Oct 1885 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 31 Dec 1956 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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CLEMMONS, NC - Paul H. Whitehead of Clemmons, NC died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at his home following a long illness.

Paul was born December 18, 1931, in Johnson County, TN to the late Carson and Eliza Whitehead. He was a veteran of the Air Force and proudly served as a staff sergeant during the Korean Conflict. After his time in the Air Force, he attended East Tennessee University. In 1960, he moved to Jacksonville, Florida and was employed for 36 years as a purchasing manager.

Mr. Whitehead was a faithful member of Englewood Christian Church in Jacksonville and served humbly as a Sunday school teacher, deacon, and elder. He loved being a part of the Boy Scouts of America where he spent many years as scoutmaster. Paul enjoyed playing and watching sports throughout his life including football and basketball. He also took every opportunity to travel throughout the United States and abroad. He enjoyed hiking and exploring nature.

He moved to Clemmons, NC in 2008 to spend his retirement years closer to family and later became a member of Pinedale Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Jean Whitehead, of 69 years; a daughter, Joan (Andy) Heck of Asheville, NC; a son, David (Debbie) of Mocksville, NC; two granddaughters, Heather (Bryce) Rodgers of Harrisonburg, VA and Hannah (Taner) Campbell of Hendersonville, NC. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Bob and Bud Whitehead of Johnson City, TN and two sisters, Sarah Sellers of Johnson City, TN and Jean Stewart of Springfield, TN. The funeral service for Paul H. Whitehead was conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, November 18, 2022, by Pastor Daniel Spainhour at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel, 108 E. Kinderton Way, Advance, NC 27006.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Roselawn Memory Gardens in Johnson City, TN.

Paul married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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JOHNSON CITY - Buddy Whitehead, age 82, of Johnson City, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2020 from the Johnson City Medical Center.

Buddy was born in Butler, Tennessee to the late Carson and Eliza Robinson Whitehead. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several siblings.

Buddy was a lifelong athlete playing baseball in Chambley, France while serving in the United States Air Force and softball for the remainder of his life. He was inducted into various Hall of Fames in Texas and Georgia and the Carter County Sports Hall of Fame. He retired from the United States Postal Service and was a dedicated member of Sinking Creek Baptist Church for over 50 years. Buddy was a member of the Lyons Club. He was a Master Mason, a 50 year member of the Dashiell Masonic Lodge #238 in Elizabethton. He was a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Jericho Shriner.

Those left to cherish his many many wonderful memories include his wife of over 50 years, Betty L. Whitehead, of the home; two children, Vanessa McKinney (Tim) and Vince Whitehead, all of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Arielle Faith, Brandon Whitehead, Shaleia Whitehead, Alex McKinney and Carson Whitehead; one brother, Paul Whitehead, of Winson-Salem, NC; and one sister, Sarah Sellers, of Johnson City.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Buddy Whitehead will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Friday, January 24, 2020 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Jason Hoagland, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Friday.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends