David Whitehead, 60, of Springfield, left this life to meet our Lord, Savior and Creator on December 14, 2012 in his home. David was born to Dorothy and David Whitehead on June 15, 1952 in Mexico, Missouri . David graduated from Mexico High School and went on to serve in the United States Army. David worked for Dennis Hanks for many years. He was an avid outdoors-man. He was preceded in death by his father, David Whitehead. He is survived by his three children, Jake Whitehead and wife Mary of Fair Grove, Lucas Whitehead of Willard , and Rebecca King of Springfield; his mother, Dorothy Whitehead of Mexico, Missouri; two grandchildren, Tyler and Ryan Whitehead; five sisters, Brenda, Debbie, Patty, Jackie, and Angie all of Mexico Missouri; along with a host of family and friends. Services will be 12:00 p.m. on December 20, 2012, at Greenlawn Funeral Home North, with burial in Missouri Veterans’ Cemetery. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. December 20, 2012 in the funeral home.