James Edward Whitehead

James Edward Whitehead, age 79, went home to be with his Savior on April 30, 2019, at his home in Maryville. He belonged to Village Baptist Church in Maryville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Daisy Whitehead; brother, Leonard Whitehead; and sisters, Alice Faye Jolly and Nadine Yearout. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Juanita Box Whitehead; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Phillip Vineyard; grandchildren, Heather Kirkland and Dylan Vineyard; 4 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Wanda and Carl Jones; sister, Phyllis “PA” Lane; brother, Randall “Buck” Whitehead; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley “Jody” and Charlie Davis; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Smith West Chapel. Funeral service to follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Buster Gibson officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Clarks Grove Cemetery. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Edward Whitehead please visit our Sympathy Store.