of Marianna, AR

February 16, 1930 - March 24, 2023

Bernard "Buddy" Whitehead passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born Sunday, February 16, 1930 to Charles 'Tom" Whitehead and Jewel Freeland Whitehead in Gill, Arkansas.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Jean Whitehead, of the home; four daughters, Teresa Walker (Rob) of Marianna, Arkansas, Donna Lackey of San Antonio, Texas, Tutti Dilks (David) of Marianna, Arkansas, Jonna Jones (Terry) of Hannibal, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Christopher Whitehead (Becca), Andrea Kibe (Zach), Laura Carlson (Dusty), C.T. Whitehead, Richard Pickett (Katy), Jake Jones (Megan), Luke Jones (Mackenzie), Maranda Gilchrist (Michael), Amanda Arroyo (Peter) and a bus-load of great-grandchildren; one sister, Connie Belle Butler (JimTom) and two nephews, Jim Butler (Lois) and Rhett Butler (Melanie).

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Willastein Whitehead and one son, Tommy Whitehead.

Mr. Whitehead was a farmer for over 80 years. He was a member of First Christian Church in Marianna and was on the Board of Trustees. He served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Army. He loved farming, hunting and growing a garden. He also had a hog farm and loved traveling and showing his hogs.

Services will be held Monday, March 27, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at First Christian Church in Marianna, Arkansas. Visitation will be held from12:30-2:00 P.M prior to services. Burial will follow services at Marianna Memorial Park. Family and friends may view and sign online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/Marianna.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
621 West Chestnut Street
Marianna, AR  72360
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com