Dillon Zane Whitehead-age 65 of Luttrell, born and raised in South Knoxville, the son of the late Claude and Bessie Whitehead passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at U. T. Medical Center. He was a U. S. Army Veteran and served four years mostly in Korea and Virginia where he met his wife of 43 years. He also worked in communications, construction and patient transportation until he retired. He loved fishing, hunting, the outdoors and all types of music. He was loved by many and a friend to all. Preceded in death by parents, step-father, his four siblings and a granddaughter.

Survived by wife, Patrice Whitehead; son and daughter-in-law, Wesley and Stephanie Whitehead; daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Michael Leming; grandsons, Tyler, Trevor, Tucker and Seth who he loved very much. Half-sister, Vanessa Wyrick along with many nieces and nephews. A lifelong friend whom he thought of as a brother, Ron Price.

The body will lie in state 11 A.M. till 4 P.M. Saturday for viewing. A brief family service will be held 4 P.M. Saturday, May 30, 2020, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, with military honors following presented by the Tri-County Veterans Honor Guard. A private interment is scheduled for 11:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, Knoxville, Tennessee. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.