Michael Richard Whitehead

Michael R. Whitehead, 53, of Arnoldsville died Friday, January 18, 2013 after a 13 year battle with a cancerous brain tumor. He is the son of the late William (W.R.) and Sallie Whitehead.

Mike was the owner and operator of Whitehead Construction up until his illness in 2000. He loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed going hunting, fishing, and raising his beef cattle.

Mike is survived by his wife, Linda Norton Whitehead; daughter, Casey (Chris) Busbin; sister, Pam Clark; nephew, Chris (Megan) Clark; Mother-in-law, Agnes Norton, and many other friends and family.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Salem Baptist Church, at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

Pallbearers include: Bret Fowler, Bobby Joiner, Nathan Murphy, Greg Thompson, Eugene Day, and Roger North. Honorary pallbearers will be; Don Andrews, Jim Murphy, Tommy Tweedell, Chris Busbin, Chris Clark, Chance Fowler, Nick Cardin, Jim Jones, and John Kennedy.

Donations may be made in Mike's name to either Oglethorpe County FFA or to the Atlanta Cancer Care Foundation.