James D. ‘Jim’ Whitehead

James D. “Jim” Whitehead, 65, of Jonesboro, died Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, at Herrin Hospital. 

He was born on Aug. 1, 1958, in East St. Louis, the son of William Thomas and Hildred Hulet Whitehead. 

He married Lisa Minton on Jan. 21, 1984. She preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 2015.

Mr. Whitehead is survived by his sons, Brian Whitehead of Cobden and Alan Whitehead of St. Louis; a brother, Tom (Marilyn) Whitehead of Anna; a sister, Sally Casey of Dongola; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lisa Whitehead. 

Services will be held privately for his family.

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.