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1943 George 2020

George Whitehead

February 10, 1943 — June 30, 2020

George Warren Whitehead, age 77 of Granite City, IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

George was born on February 10, 1943 in Granite City, IL, the son of the late Roy Wilson and Sylvia Mae Brewer Whitehead.

George loved playing the guitar, playing music, writing songs and entertaining friends and family. George retired from Tennessee Valley Authority Steam Plant after 30 plus years of service. George was an avid fisherman and will sadly be missed by all that knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brothers, Norba Gene Whitehead, Henry Leon Whitehead; sister, Teressa May Porter and four wives.

Survivors include his three children, Tonya Racellis of Granite City, IL, Annette Anderson of Bowling Green, KY, Timothy Haymaker of Granite City, IL; siter, Edna Bennett of Granite City, IL; special friend, Janet Green of Tennessee Ridge, TN; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, (931) 289-4277, NaveFuneralHomes.com.

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Friday, July 3, 2020

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Lane Cemetery

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