It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James M. “Jimmy” Whitehead, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, who left us on November 23, 2025, at the age of 65.

Jimmy will be remembered for his warm spirit and the love he shared with family and friends.

He is survived by his cherished wife of 42 years, Teresa Whitehead, who stood by his side throughout life’s adventures; his children, JN Whitehead (Christina), Jacob Whitehead (Heather), and Jessica Whitehead (Marcus); grandchildren, Tatum, Drake, Ian, Aubryi, Addie, Ava James, Ryan, Mea, Gavin, Hunter, Dace, Tati, Kiya and his brother, Gary Whitehead (Dot).
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents, John and Helen Pilgrim Whitehead, and his sister, Myra Rodden.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Hixson Brothers Funeral Home, Pineville, with Brother Michael Vanasselberg and Brother Jeremy Brister officiating. Burial will be in Dry Prong Cemetery.

Pallbearers honored to serve will be Willard Gericke, Glenn Smiley, Marcus Alford, Kyle Whitehead, Travis Collins, and Hunter Brister. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Whitehead, Dace Whitehead, and Drake Whitehead.

Jimmy touched the lives of those around him, and he will be dearly missed. Please join us in honoring a true friend and family man who brought warmth and laughter into our lives.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, by mail to 8815 Conroy Windermere Rd. Suite 309Orlando, FL 32835, or online at https://www.helpfightra.org/donations/; also to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, by mail to Breakthrough T1D (Formerly JDRF), PO Box 5042, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5042 or online athttps://www2.breakthrought1d.org/site/Donation2?2376.donation=form1&df_id=2376&mfc_pref=T