"I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences to all of Rodneys family. Death is the hardest thing we have to deal with in life. I know my words cant change anything and can do little to ease the pain you are feeling, so I pray that the God of comfort calm your hearts and help you heal. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17) Lean on Him in the days to follow. For the Bibles answers to questions about grief and death please visit JW.org."
In loving memory of
Rodney D. Whitehead
August 12, 1954 - January 15, 2019
Rodney D. Whitehead, age 64, of Otwell, passed away at 11:14 AM on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 in Otwell.
He was born in Washington on August 12, 1954 to William and Juanita (Burch) Whitehead. He graduated from Otwell High School in 1972 and had retired from Peabody Coal Company. He was a member of the Oakland City Golf Club, was an avid golfer, hunter and loved all dogs, especially basset hounds.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannie (Arnold) Whitehead, of Haubstadt, whom he married, October 22, 2018; mother, Juanita Whitehead of Otwell; three daughters, Chastity (Neil) Broeker of Jasper, Amber (Jason) Bulmer of New Castle and Erika Whitehead of Petersburg; brother, James Whitehead of Evansville; sister, Julie (Jay) Claridge of Haubstadt; step daughter, Heather (Bryan) Faith of Washington; Paula Goebel (Alex Kaufman) of Wadesville, Veronica (Criag) Reynolds of Mt. Vernon; eight grandchildren; two nieces; one great niece and one great nephew.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Whitehead; wife of twenty-five years, M. June (Grannan) Whitehead on, whom passed away on April 1, 2018.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Ed Lee Mortuary Downtown Chapel with Pastor David Whitehead officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Ed Lee Mortuary Downtown Chapel.
Memorial donations may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 815 Main St., Washington, Indiana 47501 or Daviess County Friends for Animals, P.O. Box 402 Washington, Indiana 47501.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.edleemortuary.com
Tributes
"So sorry for your loss! Love you!"
"So sorry for your loss. Love you!"
"So sorry for your loss. Love you!"
"Juanita, I am sorry for your loss. If you need anything or just want to talk you know where I am. Love you. Kim"
"I always in joyed playing golf with Rodney. He was always a friend to me in the short time I knew him. He will be missed."
"I always in joyed playing golf with Rodney. He was always a friend to me in the short time I knew him. He will be missed."
"RIP Whitey!"
"Rodney was a good friend and neighbor. I appreciated knowing, if Dad ever needed anything, Rodney was right across the road, always willing to help with anything Dad may have needed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Juanita, Julie and Jim."