Dates of Service

• Hired 2–25–87 as Jailer for the City of Florence Police Department.
• Hired 8–19–89 as a full time Police Officer with the City of Florence Police Department.
• End of Watch 6–20–91- Died from complications with injuries sustained in a car wreck while responding to a call on-duty.

Known for

Being a wise man, lived his life with a “common sense” attitude.

Remebered for

Being very mature and an all around “Squared Away” Officer.

Family

• Bille J. Whitehead- Wife
• William E. Whitehead- Son
• Donald W. Whitehead- Son
• Tonya L. Whitehead- Daughter

Personal Info

Favorite Quote: “As long as the horse is willing to go to the water, you can lead it.”

Schools Attended

• Coffee High School- Left in the 10th grade to join the US NAVY.
• Completed his GED while in the US NAVY.

Military

Served in the US NAVY for 10 years (Vietnam Veteran).

Grew Up

Florence, AL.

Civic Service

Served as an evangelical Freewill Baptist Preacher in the Southern Baptist State Line Conference.

Awards

National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal

Other Employment

Was a carpenter by trade and worked at a variety of constuction companies, owning his own business before being hired by the City of Florence.

Hobbies

Hunting, Fishing, Boating