FRANCES WILLARD (WILL) WHITEHEAD, JR., 67, died March 13, 2014 at Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian. He was born in Winchester, VA and lived in Sebastian coming from Greencastle, PA . Was a graduate of Clear Spring High School, Clearspring, MD. He was a member of United Church of Sebastian, Sebastian, FL.
Will was a holder of 46 freshwater fishing hall of fame records for various species; founder and charter member of the Maryland Bass Federation; member of the freshwater hall fame, life member of the Bass Anglers Sportsman Society. He hosted tightlines fishing show; recipient of 350 local State and National fishing awards; he was active during hunting season looking for the best buck; special events manager for Keystone Ford, Chambersburg, PA which greatly supported the Troops; active in Grace United Church with the March of Dimes and other charity events; he enjoyed pen and ink artwork that would be used for fundraising or gifts to family and friends.
Survivors include wife of 18 years, Patsy A. Fisher-Whitehead of Sebastian; stepson, Ty Fisher and his wife, Laura; granddaughter, Amanda Fisher; daughters, Sherry Zeigler and Christy Fryman; grandson; Jarrett Sellers; sisters, Carol McMillan and Patsy Mackereth; brother, David Whitehead.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Church of Sebastian, 1251 Sebastian Boulevard, Sebastian, FL 32958 or American Diabetes Association, 1101 N Lake Destiny Rd # 415, Maitland, FL 32751 in memory of F. Willard Whitehead Jr. SERVICES: Visitation will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014 from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at United Church of Sebastian followed by A Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ryan Maschhoff and Rev. Gary R. Moore, officiating. Reception will follow in the hall. http://www.strunkfuneralhome.com (3/18/14)
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