Daimon Franklin Whitehead, 78, of Staley, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Chatham Hospital in Siler City.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Ramseur Wesleyan Church, Ramseur, with Rev. Tim Butcher and Rev. Gary Waisner officiating. Burial followed at Kildee Wesleyan Church Cemetery in Ramseur.
Daimon was a native of Chatham County, a graduate of Liberty High School and longtime resident of Staley. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Daimon enjoyed hunting, fishing, the beach, horses, and boating. Most of all he loved spending time with his “girls”, Faye and Wendy, even shopping. He was formerly the parts manager with Ferree Trailer and the retired owner of S & W Paving. He served in the Army National Guard for eight years and was a faithful member of Ramseur Wesleyan Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Elsie Fogleman Whitehead, brothers, Charles Whitehead, Carr Lee Whitehead, William Coy Whitehead, and sisters, Juanita W. Allen and Obriata W. Wilson.
Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Faye Williams Whitehead of the home; daughter, Wendy Spoloric and husband Joe of Charlotte, and granddaughter, Tyson Spoloric of Virginia.
The family wishes to thank the staff and nurses of Universal Health Care, Chatham Hospital, and Dr. James Davis for their kindness and care he received from them. Also thank you to his friends and family for their frequent visits, prayers and support during his illness.
Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m.Tuesday at Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Ramseur and other times, at the residence.
Condolences may be made online at: www.loflinfuneralservice.com.
Arrangements by Loflin Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Ramseur.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ramseur Wesleyan Church, PO Box 501, Ramseur, NC 27316 or to Kildee Wesleyan Church, c/o Harvey Chriscoe, 7317 Burgess Kivett Road, Ramseur, NC 27316.