Appomattox: James Breckenridge Whitehead, 91, of died Monday, February 12, 2007 in Southside Community Hospital.
Born in Appomattox County, October 7, 1915, he was a son of the late William Landon Whitehead and Maude Cynthia Page Whitehead. James was a member of Liberty Baptist Church, the Retreads and Bent Rail Clubs and retired from the N & W Railroad with 30 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Minnie Christine Roberts Whitehead; two sons, Arnold Breckenridge Whitehead and wife, Nancy of Rustburg and James Clark Whitehead and wife, A. C. of Lynchburg; eight grandchildren, Teresa Rowe, Tammy Maddox, Michael Whitehead, Jay Whitehead, Cynthia Miller, Robin Mayberry, Kelly McConnell and Allen Dukes; 12 great grandchildren and a former daughter-in-law, Mary Cat Whitehead.
He was preceded in death by a son, William (Billy) Whitehead and four sisters, Elizabeth, Virginia, Evelyn, and Louise.
Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, February 15, 2007, in Liberty Cemetery by the Rev. Jerry Childress.
The family will receive friends at Robinson Funeral Home Wednesday from 6:30 – 8:00 pm and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Rt. 2 Box 789, Appomattox, VA 24522 or your favorite charity.