Robert Whitehead

Robert Edward Whitehead, age 44, passed away May 6, 2024 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Robert was born November 26, 1979 in West Palm Beach, FL to the late Penny Whitehead and was later adopted by John Whitehead.

Robert was known to many as “Tank.” He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was a great mechanic. He was employed at Mike’s Top Line Auto Repair in Elizabethton. He was a great provider and was always there when you needed him.

Those left to cherish his memories include his father, John Whitehead; wife, Anne Bailey-Whitehead; daughters, Alexis Rutherford, Baylee Whitehead, Kayla Lewis, DeAnna Bailey; sons, Connor Lewis, Christian Patten; sister, Caitlin Radar (Nick); nephews, Lucas Morrison, Nicholas Morrison and Anderson Radar.

Robert will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Chattanooga with friends and family.

The family of Robert Edward Whitehead has entrusted his care to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church Street, Mountain City, TN 37683.

When I’m Gone

When I come to the end of my journey
 And I travel my last weary mile
 Just forget if you can that I ever frowned
 And remember only the smile
 Forget unkind words I have spoken
 Remember some good I have done
 Forget that I ever had heartache
 And remember I've had loads of fun
 Forget that I've stumbled and blundered
 And sometimes fell by the way
 Remember I have fought some hard battles
 And won, ere the close of the day
 Then forget to grieve for my going
 I would not have you sad for a day
 But in summer just gather some flowers
 And remember the place where I lay
 And come in the shade of evening
 When the sun paints the sky in the west
 Stand for a few moments beside me
And remember only my best