Willie was proceeded in death by wife Pearalee Whitehead; son Rodney Whitehead; Parents Eddie Whitehead and Nettie Hambric Whitehead; 3 brothers Eddie Whitehead Jr., Joseph Whitehead and Austin Whitehead Sr.; 3 sisters Viola Davis, Ella Mae Wilson and Katherine Sherman. He is survived by 3 sons Willie Whitehead Jr. (Brendia), Randy Whitehead and Derrick Whitehead; 1 daughter Pamela Black (Paul); 1 brother Rev. Bobby Ray Whitehead (Christine) and 1 sister Nettie Faye Dora; Special Lady Friend Katherine Brown; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.