Kenny Whitehead

Kenny Whitehead passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Sept. 22nd. Kenny was born on May 15, 1944, in Auburn, Nebraska to Clarence and Louise Whitehead. He was the youngest of 4 children and grew up in Tecumseh, Nebraska and graduated from Tecumseh High School. After graduation his mom got him a job at Campbell Soup pulling chickens. When the Navy recruiter came by, he decided joining the Navy had to be better than pulling chickens. While in boot camp he was rethinking that pulling chickens maybe wasn't so bad. Kenny served for over 3 years with the Navy. Kenny worked for the City of Omaha for over 20 years and retired from there. ln 1972 he met Elaine, the love of his life. ln 1978 they were married in Las Vegas.

Kenny loved old time country music, playing ten-point pitch, playing pool, traveling to Vegas to play in Keno tournaments, going for rides through small towns and watching Husker football.

Kenny is survived by his wife Elaine, brother Junior Whitehead, sister Phyllis Malan, nieces, nephews and many friends.

Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Adolph Fink, infant sister Katherine and best friend Dale Thurman.

Celebration of Kenny's Life: Wednesday, September 30 at 12 pm, with visitation starting at 11 am, at Braman Mortuary Millard Chapel, 6505 S 144th St, Omaha, NE

Graveside Service: Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 1:30 pm at Omaha National Cemetery with full military honors

Memorials suggested to family