WILLIAM CLARENCE “GIBO” WHITEHEAD III, AGE 60

William Clarence “Gibo” Whitehead, III, age 60, of Kingston, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at U.T. Medical Center in Knoxville. He was born March 10, 1963, in Harriman and has been a lifelong resident of Roane County. Gibo started working at the early age of 18 as a concrete finisher for a private contractor.  He enjoyed working on lawnmowers and was very talented when it came to working with his hands.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents: William Clarence Whitehead, II and Lorene Harrison Whitehead; brother: Kim Whitehead; sister: Mary Foster; and nephews: Michael Johnson and Demarcus Foster.

Survivors include his loving sisters: Sharon Stokes (Eugene) of Kingston, Nola Whitehead of Kingston, Katherine Harrison of Knoxville, and Lisa Whitehead (Eric) of Harriman; nephew: Brandon Whitehead (Madison); nieces: Jessica Whitehead, Simone Harrison, Jasmine Johnson, and Checovia Bruce (Josh); great-nieces & nephews: Harley Samson, Lucia Bruce, Jazie Johnson, and Jorie Johnson; special friends: Isaac & Sherman of Kingston

No services have been set at this time.

Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston is in charge of arrangements.