Marshall Lee Whitehead

Marshall Lee Whitehead, Sr. born October 16, 1926 in the small town of Kemp, Texas. Marshall Lee worked 19 years and retired from Neiman Marcus.He enjoyed farming, gardening, and wood-working.He passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Marshall Lee Whitehead is survived by his loving wife of 58 years Billie Jean Whitehead, and four children; Marshall Whitehead, Jr., Linda Rutledge, Steve Whitehead and Thomas Whitehead, as well as his son-in-law Glen Rutledge and daughters-in-law, Mary Whitehead and Lilo Whitehead.Also survived by grandchildren Libby, Allison, Chris, Brian, Stephen, Stephanie, Audrea, and Lauren; great grandchildren; Tinley Kay, Jenna, Austin and Clayton. Marshall Lee is preceded in death by his parents Thomas Wylie Whitehead, andAnnie Lee Becker; brothers, Johnnie Whitehead and Horace Ransome and sister Ruth Hewitt. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to First United Methodist Church of Mesquite, 300 N. Galloway Ave., Mesquite, Texas 75149 or to Cal Farleys Boys Ranch P.O. Box 1890 Amarillo,Texas 79105-9985.