Buddy J. Whitehead, 80, of Sheffield was accepted into God’s Kingdom on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Visitation will be Sunday, February 9, from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Home, Tuscumbia. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Bro. Troy Fisher officiating. The interment will be at Oakwood Cemetery, Tuscumbia. Buddy enjoyed his love affair with Shirley that began with a headstrong, whirlwind courtship and continued through their marriage. She was the love of his life and they were a formidable team that only death could stop.
He was a carpenter, past commander of the Colbert County Rescue Squad, and was instrumental to the Colbert County Foster Parents Association.
Buddy leaves to cherish his memory, loving wife, Shirley Whitehead; sons by choice, Marlon Hamm (Carla), Mark Alsobrooks (Nicole), Charles Bass (Tonia), William Whitehead (Stephanie), and Billy Brewer; daughters by choice, Regina Brewer (Mike) and Donna Bass (Donald); and numerous foster children throughout the years.
His heart walking outside his body was his grandson, Zac Hamm (Maegan) and granddaughter, Elizabeth Harris (Tyler); 12 grandchildren; and a multitude of great-grandchildren.
Buddy was preceded in death by his parents, William Jack Whitehead and Beatrice Crowden; 4 sons, 2 daughters; and 10 siblings.
Pallbearers are Devin Alsobrooks, Tyler Alsobrooks, Charles Bass, Shannon Bass, Marlon Hamm, and Zac Hamm. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Alsobrooks, Mike Brewer, Mike Foster, and Chadd Hamm.
