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Roger Lee Whitehead

04/20/1958 - 07/22/2021

Obituary For Roger Lee Whitehead

Roger Lee Whitehead,63, of New Bern died Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Bayview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM; and Monday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the home of Scottie and Vernell Johnson 115 McDaniel Lane, Rocky Run Community.

Viewing hours are Noon to 5:00 PM, Monday at Oscar's Mortuary.

Family Visitation is 12:00 Noon-12:45 PM Tuesday at the church prior to the service.

His funeral service is 1:00 PM, Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at St. John M. B. Church 1130 Walt Bellamy Drive, New Bern. The interment will follow at the Hickman Family Cemetery, Havelock.

He is survived by his daughters, Talisha Whitehead of New Bern, NC and Natayla Thompson, Charlotte, NC; fiancee', Dorothy Lynch Howard, Concord, NC; four brothers, Jessie Whitehead, Vanceboro, NC Charles Whitehead, New Bern, NC, Troy Whitehead, Charlotte, NC and Samuel Dawson of New Bern; eight sisters, Margie Chisolm, New Bern, Lucille Brimmer, Bernice Lumpkin, Ruby Williams all of Charlotte, NC and Vernell Johnson, New Bern, Helen Perry of TN, Maebelle Mewborn and Evelyn Fisher both of New Bern; four grandchildren.

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In the name of the FATHER, THE SON AND THE HOLY SPIRIT rest in peace Roger. My condolences to the family. Shade Green

Wow! where do I begin-Roger was always a shining light and a beautiful brother-we had so many memories from high school and on. Roger will truly be missed. His voice and laugher will always hold a special place in my heart. Our condolences to the Whitehead family from the Dawson's family and friends. Love you Roger-May you past in God's Glory- Free of all pain and worries- You made it bro- Love you! Don Dawson and Family.

In Memory,The Brooklyn All Stars

May God bless you all,in memory of my Friend.Pastor Sonny McClary of The Brooklyn All Stars

On the behalf of the Orginal Gospel Express, we send our prayers and condolences to the family. Roger was a brother and a friend to us and a man of many words. Through the good, bad, and the ugly on the road, it was worth it, especially knowing that souls were saved through our ministry of music and songs. May God continue to keep his loving arms around the family in times like these. God bless.

From Minister Jeffery Williams and Kenny Everthart

Family our sincere condolences to you all we are sending prayers to heaven that God may watch over each and every one of you during this time and all times. Sincerely The Waters Family

My sincere condolences to the Whitehead and Dawson Family for your lost. Rodger was not only a good friend of mines, but one of the original members and lead singers of the The Fantastic Supreme Four. Although he would go on to do bigger and better things professionally, we will always cherish the good times and memory we had singing all over the State. I can here him and William Earl singing in the heavenly choir song like "God is watching you, and The love of God will always be with you'. Rest in peace my brother, The New Fantastic Supreme Four

To the family from Aunt Katie B.,Marie and Bro. So sorry for your loss but please know that you are in our hearts and prayers. May the God of all Comfort, Comfort you in your time of sorrow. We love you.

Whitehead and Dawson Family So sorry for the loss of your love one. Keeping you all in prayer, John and Yvonne Walker

Words can't express how saddened we are to hear of your loss ,please know you have our deepest sympathy. From your cousins Charlotte,Gail,Charles,Terry, Ross,and Willie Whitehead.

To the family of Mr. Roger L. Whitehead, We The 'McDonald Sisters" of Fayetteville, NC. are sorry to hear of your loss. May God strengthen you all in your time of sorry. God Bless you.

Our prayers and condolences goes out to the family of Bro Roger Whitehead,, Remember that God is still on the throne and He will see You through. The Gospel Incredibles of Atlanta,Ga

Rip Roger, you were a caring friend of our family and always willing to help when you could. You were an example in the community and always a warm face. You will be missed. The Parson Family

Rip Roger, you were a caring friend of our family and always willing to help when you could. You were an example in the community and always a warm face. You will be missed. The Parson Family

To: The Whitehead & Dawson Family, It's difficult to bear the loss of one so very dear, But may it help a bit to know that caring thoughts are near, And may your special memories be a comfort to you, too, And keep the one you loved so much still very close to you. With Deepest Sympathy, Lydia Gooding & Family

To: The Whitehead & Dawson Family, May it comfort you to know that death cannot diminish the important ways your loved one touched your life, that grief cannot take away the happiness you shared, that sorrow will fade in time...but love will forever remain. With heartfelt sympathy, Carl & Loretta Bryant & Family

What a great loss with the passing of Roger. Not only a friend,but a good neighbor whom i enjoyed being raised among.You will forever be remembered especially on bus#33 by entertaining us with your Al Green songs. Can never forget those good times. To the Whiteheads/Dawson family, you all have and will always be a part of our family. God bless you! Subrena Simmons Davis

Many great memories not only as a friend but as an entertainer with Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters ..from Russell Henry , former lead tenor with Bill Pinkney's Original Drifters (1967-2018) and his wife, Barbara Henry.

My heart is saddened by your passing i will always have a special place in my heart for you.you were loved by me. Rip sweety. Dorothy LynchHoward ❤️❤️

My heart is saddened by the passing of my special friend and my love. I will truly miss your present you were loved by me. Rip ❤️❤️

My Sincere Prayers And Condolences To Mr.Roger Whitehead's Family, May God Give You The Strength You Need During This Difficult Time, Norma Norman

My Sincere Prayers And Condolences To Mr.Roger Whitehead's Family,May God Give You The Strength You Need During This Difficult Time!!C

My Condolences goes out to His Fiancee',And Family May God Bless You In Your Time Of Sorrow John/Martha

Loved ones, please know you all are held close in our hearts in this time of great challenge. We will continue to support you as move towards healing.

MLK family

My Deepest Condolences. To the Family's.5p86

Right now I'm lost for words,I know God puts people in our lives for a reason,and as much as you and I traveled the Hiways it was only God sent,Take your rest my friend

I am so for you Loss if Mr Whitehead. It was an honor to meet him and Tylasia. We were only there on Tuesdays and Thursdays, I did get to see him on Tuesday the 20th. May God be with you and your family

Tinisha Gibbs (Student who you met at Bayview)

My sincere condolences to the Whitehead family. May God be with you all. Darryl Anne McClain

to.the whitehead family iam sorry for the loss of roger i no that he is in a better place with the lord.i on is mother said welcome home my son CLEVEN.KOONCE

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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