Mr. Charles Edwin Whitehead, “Bud”, age 79, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, with his loving wife and granddaughter at his side. He was born on March 28, 1941 in Starke, Florida to the late Allen B. & Leoma Whitehead. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1966 when he married his sweetheart, Jean. He was a long-time member of Trinity Baptist Church of Jacksonville. He loved being an active member of the Senior Bible Fellowship Class. He retired from the Florida Department of Corrections in 2006. He served as a board member of the Florida Police Benevolent Association. He was an officer of the Blue Sink Hunt Club in Lake Butler, FL. He loved the outdoors including; hunting, fishing, and gardening. He enjoyed sharing the vegetables that he grew, especially his hot peppers, with friends and family. His favorite pastime was spending time with his six grandchildren and sharing his love of the outdoors with them. He spent his retirement years traveling with his wife and good friends around the fifty states. Bud had a gift of making everyone, that was part of his life, feel like they were special to him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry S. and A.B. Whitehead Jr. Survivors are; his wife of 54 years, Jean (Tyink) Whitehead, children, Michele (David) Williamson, Janna (Don) Keene. Grandchildren include; Matthew, Andrew, and Courtney Williamson; Danielle (Nathan) Cleland, Kyle and Kevin Assaf. Sisters include: Marjorie (Earl) Lewis and Charlotte (Frank) Durrance. He loved and served the Lord and will be forever missed by all who loved him.
Visitation Details Trinity Baptist Church 800 Hammond Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020 1:00 PM
Service Details Trinity Baptist Church 800 Hammond Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32221
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Tuesday, December 15, 2020 2:00 PM
Jimmy Burt (Friend)
October 13, 2022, 3:35 am
Jean and family. We are very sorry to hear about Buds passing. I will miss our occasional conversations about people and hunting. Bud was a great man and the kind of person anyone would want to call friend. So sorry I couldn’t make the funeral but I was in Georgia. My thoughts and prayers are lifted up for you and the family.
Danny Witt (Coworker)
October 13, 2022, 3:36 am
Sgt. Whitehead was a mentor of mine at Baker CI. He was always a good role model and set the example for doing things the right way. Always supported his officers and I am proud to know he was a true friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this difficult time.
Paul & Teresa Haney (Friends)
October 13, 2022, 3:36 am
Jean, we are So Sorry to hear about Buds Homegoing. We are praying for you and your family.
Betty and Elbert Nettles (Cousins)
October 13, 2022, 3:36 am
Elbert and I would like to express our heartfelt sympathy for the loss of Bud and our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Joyce and Tommy Carlton (Aunt and Cousin)
October 13, 2022, 3:37 am
Jean and family, we are. so very sorry to hear of the passing of Bud, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Due to COVID we will not be able to attend the services but want you to know we love you .❤️