Roy Whitehead La Porte, Indiana Obituary

Roy Whitehead

Roy Whitehead, 61, of La Porte, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones Monday, May 3, 2021 at Franciscan Health, Michigan City. He was born January 26, 1960, in Pineville, Kentucky, to Taylor Whitehead Jr and Edna Mae (Caldwell) Whitehead. Roy took extreme pride in his work as a carpenter at Michiana Construction & Management Inc. where he worked for 26 years. He was a very private person but enjoyed spending time with a few close friends and family. His favorite holiday was Thanksgiving and he was always the first one to arrive at the family gathering and the first one in line when it was time to eat. Roy enjoyed working on race cars, restoring his 1900’s farm house and building shelters for wildlife. He also enjoyed spending time with his dog, Jake and cat, Fat Baby. Surviving are his father, Taylor Whitehead Jr. of La Porte; three siblings, Phyllis (Roger) Howard of Michigan City and Bonnie (Bob) Salak and Charles (Shawna) Whitehead both of La Porte; nieces, Veronica (Chris) Tsitrian and Carla (Travis) Glossenger; nephew, Jason Dierdorf, who was like a son to him; and many great nieces and nephews. Preceding in death is his mother, Edna Mae (Caldwell) Whitehead. Cremation will take place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Michigan City. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com. Memorial contributions may be directed to La Porte County Animal Shelter, 2855 S.R. 2, LaPorte, IN 46350 or Independent Cat Society, 4061 S. County Line Rd., Westville, IN 46391.
January 26, 1960 - May 3, 202101/26/196005/03/2021
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Chris Biller
May 10, 2021
I grew up with Roy in Waterford area as kids. Great guy. Safe travels my friend until we meet again.
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Phylls Blake
May 9, 2021
I am so sorry Roy for the pain and suffering you endured. You did not deserve it. I learned 2 valuable lessons from you. If you want it fixed right, do it yourself, and you can only truly rely on yourself. You were a genius when it came to fixing anything. I will love an... Continue Reading
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Carla Glossenger
May 12, 2021
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Darlene Whitehead Lawson
May 7, 2021
I have not seen Roy in several years but I have alot of happy, fun memories of us as kids visiting our grandparents in Kentucky . I miss those days and I miss you too. Love You always Darlene Whitehead Lawson
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Teresa Smallwood
May 6, 2021
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Teresa Smallwood
May 6, 2021
RIP cuz...
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Ronella Whitehead
May 6, 2021
Ronella Whitehead
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Charlene Whitehead Shuler
May 6, 2021
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Charlene Whitehead Shuler
May 6, 2021
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Camie White
May 6, 2021
I met Roy at my office complex. I was a new tenant and he was constructing a few pieces in the office. We hit it off right and way and became fast friends. He teased me continually and without mercy and I gave it back to him. I once decided to take on carpentry mysel... Continue Reading
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Evelean Whitehead
May 5, 2021
In Loving memory of Roy Whitehead. Evelean, Robert, Jennifer, Taylor, Taryn, Kristen.

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Evelean Whitehead
May 5, 2021
R.I.P. Cousin.
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