Elijah Kimberal Corey Whitehead

Elijah Kimberal Corey Whitehead departed this life to be with his Heavenly Father on December 19, 2025.
He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 19 to the Union of Brittney Whitehead and Elijah Whitehead.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother Donna Sharpe, Uncle Tommy Whitehead, Aunt Misty Sharpe, Aunt Unica Whitehead, Cousin Diego Vazquez, God Father and brother Gregory Ballenger Sr and Gregory Ballenger Jr., Bonus Mother CheKesha Crippen and sisters Jefasha and Shalisa Mitchell. Many cousins and friends as well.

He is Survived by His Mother and Father, Grandmother Vallory Owens, Grandfather Tommy Whitehead. Bonus Grannys Sherri Littlejohn and Penny Woods.

Brothers: Jamus, Kedaris, Carcel, Zilyn, Dakevian, and ZaCari. Sisters: Jalijah, Elisha, Amya, D’Ishay, Milani, Jayni, Destani, Jayla, Sedricia God Mother : Jamica Woods. God Siblings : Greg Ballenger Sr.’s children.
Aunts : Shawna Isom, Pamela Owens, Lavette Owens, Angela Davis, Gianna Whitehead, Indya Whitehead, Miranda Ellis, Paige Wheaton Uncles : Donny Sharpe, Jason Phillos, Matthew Wagoner Nieces: Aliyah, Shermiyah, Jakiyah, JaNavi,JaKniya, JaLoni, Kameyah
Nephews: JaKylan, Kedaris Jr, Jamus Jr.,Syven and one unborn blessing on the way. Many many cousins, and friends including Zae, as well as online friends from his game.

Elijah, is and will always be affectionately known as “Man Man” and from the day he was born he fulfilled his purpose in life which was to bring joy to everyone around him that knew him, and a love only known to those who he loved, and that loved him. He showed us the purpose of showing others what it’s like to be kind even when others are being the lesser. He attended SDHS, AEHS, FHS, and most recently Paul Kelley Volunteer academy where he was set to graduate from very soon. Man Man loved being around his siblings and family in general.. so much so he barely spent any outside time with friends and he played his PS5 a lot with friends he met online but above anything Elijah LOVED being at home or around his siblings.

He lived a life of love and kindness and always had a smile on his face, always.

God has him resting at his final home now where he is more at peace than he’s ever been, more than we all can imagine.. God knows we need him here but Our Father needed him more.

The family will receive friends on Monday, January 5, 2025 from 1-2:00 p.m. with the Celebration of Life Service to begin at 2:00 p.m. at the Unity Mortuary Chapel.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Unity Mortuary. www.unitymortuary1979.com