Robert Whitehead

Robert ' Bob' Maloy Whitehead was born Aug 27, 1929. He departed from this life to be home with Jesus on Mar 20, 2019. He was 89 years old.

He was a very devoted husband and father. His family moved to Manatee County back in 1875. Where he resided for most of his life time. After attending the University of Florida he studied architecture. He also learned the electrical trade from his father. He then became a building contractor. Back in 1962 he moved his family to Anna Maria Island, where he started Whitehead Construction, which is still thriving today.

After retiring from the building business he patent a boat called Cedar Key Flow Chamber. Even though he did many other things in his life the most important was sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and his saving grace. (Redemption)

He will be missed by his family; son Brent Whitehead (Kendra), daughter Cindy Peterson (Harry), his grandchildren: Faith Mejia (Ozzie), Anna Smith (Nathan), Jacob Peterson, Jared Whitehead (Sara), and Karys Mawyer (Lee), and Brianne Barnett (Clay). As well as by his great grandchildren; Lily and Cliff Whitehead, C.J. Barnett, Hannah Mawyer, Brittanie, and Ian and Lucas Smith.