Allen Talmadge Whitehead, age 92, passed away January 19, 2019 in Kennesaw, Georgia surrounded by his loving family and caregivers. Allen was born on October 5, 1926 in Brookhaven, Georgia to Mary and Linton B. Whitehead. He was a lifelong resident of Brookhaven. He graduated as Valedictorian from Chamblee High School and then went on to receive his Engineering Degree in 1949 from Georgia Tech. His career was with Georgia Power for over 40 years as a District Superintendent. He also served in the United States Naval Reserve for 23 years and retired as Lieutenant Commander. Allen enjoyed playing golf with his golfing buddies and in his later years enjoyed sitting on his front porch watching the birds and squirrels. Allen was known for his dry humor and his love of life.
Allen is preceded in death by his father, Linton Blaine Whitehead, Sr., his mother, Mary Whitehead, and brother, Linton Blaine Whitehead, Jr. He is survived by his daughters, Elaine Whitehead Brown and Janis Whitehead; two Grandsons, Brian Wendel and his wife, Holly and Andy Wendel and his wife, Melody; four Great-Grandchildren, Garrett, Ashlyn, Brooke and Cora Wendel; and ex-wife, Betty Herrington; as well as several Nieces, Great Nieces and Great Nephews.
Visitation will be Saturday, January 26th from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at H.M. Patterson & Sons-Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Road, Brookhaven, GA. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment immediately following at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Canterfield of Kennesaw, 4381 Bells Ferry Rd, Kennesaw, GA 30144.
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