Thomas Bennett Whitehead D. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Thomas Bennett Whitehead D. of Columbia, Mississippi, who passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Zollicoffer Whitehead and Garner Walker Whitehead. He is survived by: his wife Martha Whitehead; his children, Kary Garner Whitehead, Wesley Thomas Whitehead (Ryan) of Madison and Mamie Whitehead Williams (Jason) of Starkville; his grandchildren, Will Whitehead of Atlanta, Georgia, Walker Whitehead of Nashville, Mary Claire Martin (Trammell) of Madison, Elizabeth Woods (Trey) of Madison, Katherine Lum (Douglas) of Madison, Sara Kelly (Cade) of Norfolk and Virginia; his great grandchildren, James, Graham and Eleanor Woods of Madison; and his sister Jane Whitehead White of Ashville. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends.

Visitation was held on Monday, January 12th 2026 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Columbia (900 High School Ave, Columbia, MS 39429). A graveside service was held on Tuesday, January 13th 2026 at the Woodlawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Columbia.