Mr. Gary Wayne Whitehead, age 62, of Covington, Virginia died December 1, 2020 at Lewis Gale-Alleghany.

He was the husband of Jacqueline Sharp Whitehead.

Mr. Whitehead was born December 30, 1957 in Covington, the son of Ruby Louise Wright Whitehead and the late Jay Edward Whitehead Sr.

He was employed as a loan officer at Highland Community Bank, was a former employee of the Dressler Motors and Alleghany Motors in Covington.

Mr. Whitehead was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church.

He enjoyed being with his family, playing golf, watching the Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, the Virginia Cavaliers, and also playing softball. He was the past president of the Alleghany Highlands Kiwanis, chairman of the annual Kiwanis golf tournament, he enjoyed playing Santa Claus, and was a past Board member of Chamber of Commerce.

In addition to his mother, Louise, and his wife, Jacqueline, he is survived by a daughter, Courtney "Waterhead" Whitehead Dillman and husband, Bradford; two brothers, Jay E. Whitehead Jr. and wife, Patricia and Dennis Lee Whitehead and wife, Debbie; nephew, Bryan Michael Whitehead; nieces, Jennifer Whitehead Dennis and husband Ray, Melissa Whitehead, Tiffany DeLoof and husband, Brandon; several great nieces; one great nephew; numerous cousins and many friends who are like family that are too numerous to list.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December, 6, 2020 from the chapel of Loving Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Hartsfield and Rev. Stephanie Clark officiating. Private interment will be held in Bethel Cemetery in Botetourt County.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Alleghany Highlands Kiwanis Club, c/o Post Office Box 902, Covington, VA 24426 or to the Gary "Boo Boo" Whitehead scholarship, Post Office Box 902, Covington, VA 24426. Friends attending the service feel free to dress in UVA colors to honor and celebrate Boo Boo.

Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.