James Edward Whitehead

On November 4, 2015, James Edward Whitehead left this world to join his Savior, Jesus Christ and the loved ones who have gone before. He is now reunited with his parents, Edward Charles and Johnnie Pearl Whitehead as well as two brothers, two sisters, wife Maxine and a granddaughter. James was born May 5, 1931, and the world is a better place because he was here. He is the finest example of a life well lived. Born the oldest boy in a family of seven children, he learned responsibility and hard work at an early age. His first job was picking cotton in the fields of England Arkansas where he was raised. He later drove a meat truck for Finkbeiner Foods in Little Rock and went on to became an owner/operator for National Van Lines. He retired as transportation manager at Smokey Hollow Foods. He spent his semi-retirement working with family at Hodge Fabrication and served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. James enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and sharing stories of travel. He enjoyed horseback riding and restoring antique John Deere tractors. James was the cornerstone of his family. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Inez Whitehead and their four daughters, Linda Wise (Frank), Patty Hodge (Mark), Rhonda Scott (Tommy) and Melissa Krebs (Brett) as well as eight grandchildren, a brother Danny Whitehead, and a sister Betty Massa. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, in the Roller-Owens Chapel (501-791-7400), 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., with burial to follow at Lakeside Cemetery in Des Arc, Ark. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials can be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, Okla., 73123. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.