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Dorsey Whitehead

Passed 10/18/2024

Obituary For Dorsey Whitehead

Dorsey Mack Whitehead, 88, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024

Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Hunter-Odom Funeral Service, 121 S. Fairview Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27801 with Dr. Authurice Mitchell, presiding and Reverend Elbert Heath, eulogist. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane.

Visitation 1:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Funeral Home.

Service will be Livestream via Hunter-Odom Funeral Service website

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Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was sent for Dorsey Whitehead - October 26, 2024

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Loving Lilies and Roses Bouquet was sent for Dorsey Whitehead - October 23, 2024

Bettina Shuforf sent Thoughts of Tranquility Floor Basket for Dorsey Whitehead - October 23, 2024

Forever in our thoughts. Dorsey will be missed by our family but never forgotten. From the Shuford Family (Clarence, Bettina, Artis, and Derrol)

Retha Brown planted 5 trees in memory of Dorsey Whitehead . - October 22, 2024

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My sincere condolences to Mattie and the Whitehead Family. I met Dorsey at the Victoria Falls Community at Laurel, Maryland. He and I attended several Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity meetings. He and Mattie also joined my wife and me on a church sponsored trip to the Sight and Sound Theatre in Pennsylvania. Our prayers are with the family.

Harold and Lucinda Harris

Uncle Dorsey you will be truly missed! You was the BEST husband for Auntie Elaine & Father for Karrice! You were definitely one of a kind! I am Truly Blessed To have such great memories with you all! 🙏🏾❤️🌹

Deepest sympathy to Mattie and the Whitehead family. I've heard only good things about Dorsey and I know he was a stellar companion to my friend, Mattie. May the cherished memories comfort all. Joyce Morlin

Condolences to Mattie and the Whitehead family. May you be comforted by your cherished memories. Cynthia Hickman

My deepest sympathy go out to the family. We were friends for many years in NY. You will truly be missed. I will keep Dwayne,Dwight and Darnell in my prayers.

Stella Frazier

My heart is broken. He was such a sweet man and I enjoyed talking to him after church at FBC in Chapel Hill. Prayers and condolences to his beautiful wife and family.

Please accept my deepest condolences and know that God loves you and can restore your spirits, give you peace, and strengthen you. Irene Silver Brown

Please accept my deepest condolences and know that God loves you and can restore your spirits, give you peace, and strengthen you. Irene Silver Brown

My condolences to the family. He was very active in our senior club, the kindred Spirit United. Very nice person, he will be missed. Rest in peace my brother. Gerlene Smalls

My deepest heartfelt sympathy goes out to the Whitehead Family on the passing of your loved one . He was a true gentleman . May he rest in Heavenly Peace Pauline Merritt an Family

My heartfelt condolences to the Whitehead family. Mr. Dorsey was a wonderful grandfather to my son, Donovan, and will be truly missed. May the Holy Spirit comfort the family and friends during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Mr. Horsey. Carol Hart

My sincere condolences to the Whitehead family. Dorsey was a good friend and traveling brother. He was a Past Master of my Masonic Lodge, G.I.G. (33 degree) and my ELKS Brother. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.

P.M., G.I.G. and Exalted Ruler Fred Thomas, Jr.

My deepest condolences to the family and love ones. I last saw Dorsey when he came to Texas on a trip with his friends. I'm so glad we had time to sit and talk. He was a very active man and gone too soon. You will be missed. May you rest in heavenly peace.. 🕊️

renee okafor

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Bro Whitehead was my Masonic Brother, friend and mentor. It was a pleasure to know such a kind and compassionate man. I worked with Bro Whitehead on several committees for several years. I will always remember him. Wayne, special prayers for you. My Brother, Worthy Patron, Commander In Chief, PP you have completed your task here on earth may you sleep in heavenly peace. Past State Grand Loyal Lady Ruler, Retha M Brown

The Edmond family of Atlanta, Ga sends its Deepest Sympathy to the Whitehead family. Dorsey and Holman were long time army friends and Kappa brothers. They are both in the Chapter Invisible and resting in peace. You are so blessed to have been loved and nurtured by a wonderful person. L. Dorothy Edmond, Cassandra, Roderick, Byron and Lori

My sincere condolences to the family and the Brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. We are train to be strong doing the time. Our circle has been broken and yet we continue to be there for each others. William Williams from Bronx Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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