Edward Lavelle Whitehead

July 20, 1934 - November 22, 2020

Ashland, MS - Edward Lavelle Whitehead, 86, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the Tippah County Hospital in Ripley, MS. He was born on July 20, 1934, to Marlin B. and Minnie Burnett Whitehead in Ashland, MS. He was a retired Truck Driver for Fruehauf Trailer Company and also a Used Car Dealer. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. Funeral Services will be 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Ashland Church of Christ with Minister Donald Roberson officiating. Burial will follow at Medlock Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 24, 2020, from 10:00 AM until service time at 2:00 PM at Ashland Church of Christ in Ashland, MS. Edward is survived by one son: Eddie L. Whitehead of Ashland, MS; two daughters: Dianne Hopkins (Danny) of Michigan City, MS, Gail Vance (David) of Myrtle, MS; ten grandchildren: Chad Hopkins, Jessica Gordon, Amanda Harp, Christopher Williams, Jessica Nolley, Tiffany Lewis, Jesse Williams, Haley Barnes, Gary Barnes, Jr. Brittney Whitehead; Nine Great Grandchildren: Two son-in-laws; Gary Barnes of Jackson, TN, W.J. Williams of Ashland, MS: He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Madine Brooks Whitehead; two daughters; Teresa Barnes and Tracey Williams; three brothers: Willie Whitehead, Carlos Whitehead, Dude Whitehead; and one sister: Gracie Hurt. Pallbearers will be Jerry Brooks, Jeff Harp, Cory Lewis, Shane Brooks. Expressions of sympathy for the Whitehead family may be sent to: www.mcbridefuneralhome.com