Arthur Whitehead

Arthur Dell (Frog) Whitehead SFC retired was born November 13, 1938 in Copperas Cove, Texas to the union of George Jefferson Lee Whitehead and Ada Bell Crawford Whitehead. He passed away February 25, in Temple, Texas. Arthur Dell Whitehead and Nina Brumbley were married on February 16, 1993 in Copperas Cove, Texas. He was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed fishing,roping,horses, traveling, and reading. He loved to play "Snood" on the computer and was a rodeo clown. He served his country for 20 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a SFC. His decorations and medals include the national; defense service medal, good conduct medal clasp silver 1 loop, vietnam service medal w/3 bronze service stars, republic of vietnam campaigh medal, driver badge, army commendation medal and the meritorious service medal. He is survived by his wife: Nina Whitehead of Copperas Cove, Daughter: Crystal Overby and husband Michael of "Hernando, Mississippi, Step-Daughters: Nina Sirak and husband Raymond of San Antonio, Texas Laura Dubois and husband Peter of Stavanger, Norway Son: Clinton Whitehead of Texas Step-Son: David Loflin and wife Jennifer of Salem, Oregon Sister: Mary Nabarro of Copperas Cove, Texas Grandchildren: Matthew, Misty, Kaley, Nick, Amelia, Tanner, Jack, Oliver, Peter, Noah and Nico, Great Grandchildren: Madison and Bella He was preceded in death by his parents Four Brothers and Two Sisters Funeral Services will be held 1:30 pm Thursday March 3, 2011 at Sheppard Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, Texas. Burial will follow at the Copperas Cove City Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 pm at Sheppard Funeral Home.