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1946 John 2022

John R. Head

April 23, 1946 — March 11, 2022

John Revelation Head was born on April 23, 1946 in Springfield, Tennessee to the union of James and Levana Head. He departed this earthly life on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

John was educated in Robertson County Springfield Public Schools, graduating from Bransford High School. He also attended Tennessee State University, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree.

John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, receiving a Good Conduct Medal and an honorable discharge. He was employed with the State of Tennessee for 30 plus years, until he retired.

John loved to tinker in his garage, play with his dog “Clark”, and do anything outside with his grandkids. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew and loved him!!!

John was preceded in death by his parents James and Levana Head, siblings John Billy Head, Joe Louis Head, Georgia Ann Head, Charlie Mae Head, Robert Love Head, Margaret Frances Head, Georgia Mae Head, William Head, Paul Head, Arthur Earl Head, and Florence Hilliard.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories wife, Shirley, John (Lisa) Head, Iyisha Head, Tamica Harris, Victoria (Ernest) McElrath, siblings, Eva McClain, Frank Head, James (Rosa) Head, Alve Dean (Alma) Head, Elizabeth (James) Chapman, 8 grandchildren Kaleb, Jerrion, Jevon, Jaiden, Kaiden, Jaxson, Alexandrya, and Harleigh, a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends. Visitation Thursday, March 24, 2022, 11-12 with funeral to follow at Alameda Christian Church. Interment Middle Tn. State Veterans Cemetery

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