David Anderson Whitehead, 68, passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025 at his residence. He was born in Tishomingo County, MS to Earl Whitehead and Janice Belue Whitehead. He was of Baptist Faith and was a welder. David loved woodworking and worked at Belmont Homes for years where he was over the cabinet shop.
Services will be Saturday, November 1, 2 p.m. at Palestine Church, Paden, MS with Bro. Danny Young and Bro. Dwight South officiating. Visitation will be Friday, October 31, 5 p.m. until, at Palestine Church. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by three children, Misty Whitehead, Lorie Beth Whitehead (Nathaniel James) and Skylar Whitehead; five grandchildren, Kensley Smith (Stephen Moore), Jake Whitehead (Danielle), Cayden Hollingsworth, Julianna South (Chandler), MaKeely Hollingsworth and Baby South on the way and a sister, Anita Deaton (Mike).
He was preceded in death by his wife, Debbie Whitehead and his parents.
Pallbearers will be Jake Whitehead, Chandler South, Corey Degraw, Stephen Moore, Jason James and Logan Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Skylar Whitehead, James Schwenk, Benny Parrish, Dave Byram, Scott Raper, Kenny Smith and Corey Bennett.
