John Thomas Head

1921 - 2013

John Thomas Head obituary, 1921-2013

BORN

1921

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home

2951 S. Belt Line Road

Grand Prairie, Texas

John Head Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 6, 2013.

John Thomas Head, 91, of Corpus Christi, TX passed away on February 5, 2013.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013 at Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home Beltline Road, 2951 S. Beltline Rd., Grand Prairie, TX 75052. The Committal Service will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy., Dallas, TX 75211.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Bean-Massey-Burge Funeral Home on Beltline Road, 972-975-5000.

John worked as the owner and operator of American Cleaners for 30 plus years. John served in the Army during WWII.

John is preceded in death by son Kenneth D. Head, wife Josephine Head and great grandson Matthew G. Gentry.

John is survived by son, Carl R. Head, daughter-in-law, Bonnie Head, grandchildren Kimberly Gentry and spouse Gregory Gentry, Wendy Bowers and spouse Perry Bowers, and Kelly Head, great grandchildren Kenneth R. Gentry, Christina Garcia, Jasmine Curnel, Zachary Bowers, Daysia Finley.

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February 12, 2013

Howard & Jana Jones

Today you are laided to rest and will never be forgotten you taught us so many things that I for one will never forget. We know we will be with you again in Heaven.

February 11, 2013

Freddie

We had many good times fishing and BBQing.Rest in peace.

February 11, 2013

Julia Jones

Rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family in Corpus Christi
. You will be missed.

February 11, 2013

John Jones

I pray you have a safe journey to heaven daddy bird im pround to be named after such a great man and will try and forefill the expectations youve set with your name rest in peace daddy bird we love and miss you

February 10, 2013

Richard Adair

Celebrating a life well lived. I will cherish the memories forever, especially John teaching me how to drive in the cleaner delivery van and our many great fishing adventures on OSO and Bob Hall piers! God Bless!

February 10, 2013

Kathy Sawyer

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

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Funeral services provided by:

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2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, TX 75052

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