Johnny Lee Whitehead, 82, of the Cedar Grove Community of Cerro Gordo, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, October 26, 2026.
Johnny was born on September 9, 1944, son of the late John Herman “Jack” Whitehead and Mollie Hammond Whitehead. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gale Whitehead.
Funeral services will be rendered at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026 at Cedar Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Stocks officiating. Burial will follow in the Gowan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday evening, at Worthington Funeral Home in Chadbourn.
Johnny was employed with the United States Postal Service, serving as a carrier for 37 years; he was awarded the Million-Mile Award following his years of service. Johnny was an avid sports fan and in the last year of his life, he thoroughly enjoyed fishing. He had a deep passion for farming, especially strawberries.
Johnny was a faithful member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, where he served in various roles including the building & grounds committee, Deacon, and church Basketball Coach for both the boys and girls team.
To cherish his memory, Johnny leaves behind his loving wife, Sylvia Sellers Whitehead; daughter, Kristie Whitehead Priest and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Jarrett Priest (Yazmin), Jackson Priest (Julia); great-grandchildren, Alex Priest and Blakelyn Priest; siblings, Judy Whitehead Bowen (Mitchell-preceded); host of loving nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Johnny’s memory to the Building Fund at Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
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