Tony Lewis Whitehead, resident of Tupelo, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, March 28, 2024, from Unity Health – White County Medical Center at the age of 67. He was born in Newport, Arkansas on January 9, 1957, and was the son of Talmage and Mary Alice Canard Whitehead, Sr.
Tony was a high school graduate of Augusta High School and of the Church of Christ faith. He was in the agriculture field working beside his family for Talmage and Talmage Farms. Tony enjoyed fishing, hunting in the deer woods, and playing cards with friends and family. His greatest enjoyment was being with his granddaughters, Willow and Scarlett spoiling them candy and sending them home with a smile on his face.
Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Talmage and Mary Alice Whitehead, Sr.; and one brother, Travis Whitehead.
Tony is survived by one daughter, Brandye Oakes and husband Josh of Searcy; two granddaughters, Willow and Scarlett Oakes of Searcy; two brothers, Talmage Whitehead Jr. and wife Jeannie of Tupelo, Todd Whitehead and wife Pam of Judsonia; and his best friend, Michael “Bucky” Holder.
A family-led memorial service will be held at a later date.
