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Obituary For Elijah Kimberal Corey Whitehead
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
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May the natural love kindness of your light never fade to darkness.
Elijah your unconditional love for you family and friends will be missed most of all. Thank you for the light of love your presence brought our confused world. ☮️💜🛐 for your beautiful family and friends left to honor your memory. I have the honor of teaching your brother Zacari. He is a special young man who loved you more than himself. Thank you for that gift you gave him. Myself and my colleagues will do everything possible to help him make this too soon, loss of his loving brother he loved so dearly and wanted to please. Look for my son Patrick he too is walking with the Angels, you and he would have been great friends here. I PRAY you have nothing but Peace-Beautifil Colors and Images to occupy your time until Christ calls all of his children to our eternal home. With Eternal Peace & Love for you Elijah and a Peace that Passeth All Understanding for your precious mother, your adoring brother Zacari, your natural siblings, your God siblings, cousins, extended aunts and uncles, friends, teachers and those whom you loved that had no idea how blessed they could have been, and those who remain without ever being a recipient of the simple love and compassion you knew as life. With Our Deepest Sympathy, Dr. Mike McCoy and Mrs. Melissa McCoy Loudon, TN
Will never be forgotten
The family of Elijah Whitehead has my deep sympathy on their tragic loss of Elijah. Elijah was a fine young man and I treasure the times we spent together.
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Our heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to Elijah and the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with Elijah's family. I loved working with him when he was a student at Austin-East. He had such a lovable spirit and beautiful smile. I'm sure he will missed by many.
I'm really sorry to hear this I remember him little guy running around when I lived on dodson ave I know ur daddy is gonna miss u mann may God watch over u till we all get to heaven together
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