Michael Whitehead

September 20, 1966 - January 22, 2016

Michael Whitehead, son of Mattie Ruth Whitehead and the late Harry Whitehead. God, in his infinite wisdom called him home on January 22, 2016. Michael was born on September 20, 1966 in Edgecombe County. One brother, Wayne Whitehead preceded him in death. Michael grew up in Rocky Mount and attended Nash County Schools. He received numerous awards from the OIC in Rocky Mount, NC. He worked many years at Wild Wood Lamp Company. He also loved to listen to music. He leaves to cherish his memory: his mother, Mattie Ruth Whitehead of Rocky Mount, NC; two brothers, Raymond Bobbitt, and Harry Whitehead both of Rocky Mount, NC; one sister, Tammy Whitehead of Rocky Mount, NC; two sons, Deandre Hendricks of Rocky Mount, NC and Michael Whitehead, Jr of Tarboro, NC; one daughter Aniyah Smith of Tarboro, NC; six aunts, Pearline Taylor, Hilda Bobbitt, and Katherine Brinkley all of Rocky Mount, NC, Harriet Williams of Baltimore, MD, Evangelist Carolina Johnson of Enfield, NC, and Lorrine Speed of Goldsboro, NC; two uncles, William Bobbitt and Rudolph Bobbitt of Enfield, NC; several nieces and nephews all of Rocky Mount, NC, and a host of other relatives and friends.