Everett Whitehead, age 85, of Cocoa, Florida went peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Everett was born February 1, 1934 to John Whitehead and Hazel Havener Whitehead. He was the loving husband of the former Mildred Cook. He was the dear father to Kelly Whitehead (Geana) and son Richard Whitehead. He was a devoted grandfather to Corey, Sean and Jason and great-grandfather to Larkyn and Hunter. He was beloved brother to Gilbert, John, Dean, Duane, Loretta and Jack.
Everett moved to Florida in 1966 and spent many years as a University Professor and Dean. Everett enjoyed travelling, tending to his rental properties, writing (he wrote his own autobiography) and farming back in Iowa.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place at Wylie Baxley Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 5:00 pm.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.wyliebaxleymerrittisland.com for the Whitehead family.