Leonard Gerome “Joe” Whitehead, 68, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland. Visitation will be 1pm until the 2pm Memorial Service Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Parkside Baptist Church in Byram. Mr. Whitehead lived in Raymond for the past 33 years and attended Parkside Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, loved to play cards and 4-wheeling with his grandchildren. Joe dedicated his life to working, always working even in his down time. He retired from Independent Roofing after 30 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents George & Gladys Jones Whitehead and his brother Roy Whitehead. Survivors include his wife of 45 years Barbara Whitehead of Raymond; son Blaine Whitehead (Holly) of Meridian; daughter Alycia Jones (Russell) of Clinton; brothers Allen Whitehead of Hampton, TN, Tim Whitehead and Wayne Whitehead both of Morrisville, NC; grandchildren Ashley Poole (Corey), Daniel Jones, Grey Whitehead and great grandchild Laura Poole. In lieu of flowers the family requests monetary donations be made to help with medical expenses to Barbara Whitehead at PO Box 720634, Byram, MS 39272. On line guest book may be signed at