DAVID MOODY WHITEHEAD

passed away in Little Rock, Ark., on October 28, 2020.

He was born March 16, 1970 in Little Rock, Ark., and was raised in Augusta, Ark., where he was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He graduated from Harding Academy in Searcy, Ark., and played quarterback for his Wildcats team. David attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. After college, David completed an internship for Walt Disney World in Orlando. Later, he earned his real estate appraiser license and established Whitehead and Associates, Real Estate Appraisals Inc. in Little Rock.

David was known for his witty perspective, great sense of humor and thirst for knowledge, especially music. He was a naturally gifted guitar player with extraordinary feeling. His depth of knowledge and passion for music history was amazing. He loved all genres of music, especially the blues and his beloved Eric Clapton. His hobbies included fly fishing and traveling to the many rivers in Arkansas and other parts of the U.S. As a talented athlete, he loved the outdoors and mastered snow skiing and water skiing at a very young age.

David had an extraordinary spirit and kind heart and just made you feel loved and cared for. All animals had a soft spot in David’s heart, especially his well loved Boxer rescue dogs who left this earth before him; Layla, Tupelo and Lola. David will forever be missed.

He is preceded in death by his father. Daniel Moody Whitehead, and paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Moody Whitehead Sr. of Augusta, and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Shaw of Little Rock.

David is survived by his mother, Ann Shaw Whitehead; sister, Rebecca Benton (Talbot); nephew and niece, Henry and Annabelle Benton (who affectionately called him “Uncle Davo”); and a host of family and friends who will miss him always.

There will be no services at this time due to Covid, but the family hopes to have a celebration of David when appropriate. Memorials may be made in David’s name to Care for Animals, 5516 Kavanaugh Boulevard, Little Rock, Ark. 72207, phone 501603-CARE or www.CAREFORANIMALS.ORG

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