Elzo Whitehead
Mr. Walter “Elzo” Whitehead, 83, of Glen Allen, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at his residence. He was born on May 19, 1942, in Winfield, Ala., to Sanford and Willie Harbin Whitehead.
Elzo was a devoted member of Berea Church of Christ and was well known throughout Winfield, Fayette and surrounding areas for his many years of skilled carpentry work. Elzo was a proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved sharing his knowledge and talents. Whether teaching his family the tricks of the trade in carpentry, showing them how to plant a garden or spending a day fishing, he always led by example.
Mr. Whitehead is survived by his sons, Gary Whitehead (Vickie) and Tim Whitehead (Paige); grandchildren, Chad Whitehead (Jessie), Brad Whitehead (Chesley) and Kayla Smith (Sammy); great-grandchildren, Connor, Peyton, Chloe, Caylee, Aubree, Brooke, Luke and Kyson; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitehead was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Whitehead; grandson, Justin Whitehead; and his brothers, Roland, Arlon and James Ralph Whitehead.
Funeral services for Elzo were held on Oct. 24, 2025, at the Berea Church of Christ with burial following in the adjoining cemetery.
Bowen Funeral Home
Winfield, AL
205-487-4327
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