Wesley C. Whitehead went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. Wesley was a loving husband, father, and friend. He was Circulation Manager for The Maryville-Alcoa Daily Times and The Knoxville News Sentinel for almost 40 years before he retired. Wesley was an avid hunter and fisherman. Preceded in death by: Parents, Carlton & Lela Whitehead; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, John & Hazel Chasteen; Special friends, Johnny Chasteen and Linda Roddy. Survivors include: Wife of 45 years, Glenda Whitehead and their two daughters, Angela Whitehead and Tammy Whitehead; Special friends, Shirley & Bill Farr, Larry & Connie Chasteen, Ruby & Junior Burns, Jimmy & Pam Chasteen, and Allen Roddy. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Grandview Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Chasteen officiating. Friends may call at their convenience Friday, February 1, 2013 at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com.
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