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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2     WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the State of Illinois
3 learned with sadness of the passing of Harvey Headd, Jr. of
4 Centreville on June 9, 2006; and
 
5     WHEREAS, Harvey Headd, Jr., was born on August 2, 1951 in
6 Louisville, Mississippi to Harvey Headd, Sr. and Lucy Headd; he
7 obtained his primary education from the Louisville School
8 System and continued his education by attending Carpentry,
9 Electrical and Auto Mechanics trade school; he was one of the
10 most sought after tradesman in the area; and
 
11     WHEREAS, Mr. Headd was employed by Ford Motor Company and
12 Wayne Moody Construction Company both of Louisville,
13 Mississippi; in his off time, he enjoyed hunting and
14 socializing with his wide network of friends; he always had a
15 funny story or joke to share with everyone; he obtained the
16 nicknames of: ''June Bug'' and ''B.B. King'' for his often
17 amusing spirit; and
 
18     WHEREAS, Mr. Headd later relocated to Berkeley, California
19 where he resided for fifteen years; while there, he was the
20 owner of Head & Grimes Engineering and Electrical Company; he
21 also worked for Mike's Auto Body in San Leandro, California;
22 while in California, he was under the pastorship of Reverend
23 A.L. Cobbs, Sr., of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church; and
 
24     WHEREAS, Harvey Headd, Jr. married Ms. Essie Powe and
25 relocated to East St. Louis, Illinois; and
 
26     WHEREAS, The passing of Harvey Headd, Jr. has been deeply
27 felt by many, especially his loving and devoted wife, Mrs.
28 Essie Powe-Headd; his step-son, Walter Triplet; his
29 stepdaughter, Annette Powe; his stepgrandson, Walter Triplet,
30 Jr.; his extended family: Erma Morgan, Velma Liddell, Ethel

 

 

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1 Thomas, Kenneth Haynes, Floyd Triplet, Yvonne Robinson, Lois
2 Wood, Almon Haynes, and Carl Haynes; his great-aunt, Leslie
3 Sorrell ''Auntie''; his son, Marcus Headd, Sr.; his grandson,
4 Marcus Headd, Jr.; his sisters, Carrie Robinson, Martha Headd,
5 Julia Crawford, Mattie Shields, and Lucy Headd; his
6 brother-in-law, Walter Robinson and Roger Shields; his
7 nephews, Teno Headd, James Hall, Shane Shields, Julius Foster,
8 and Ole Robinson; his nieces, Rutendo Crawford, Gale Logan,
9 Shana Shields, and Niviece Robinson; and a host of numerous
10 other relatives and friends; preceding him in death were his
11 daughter, Latanya Headd; his sister, Mrs. Hattie Foster, and
12 his parents, Mr. Harvey Headd, Sr., and Mrs. Lucy Headd;
13 therefore, be it
 
14     RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE NINETY-FOURTH GENERAL
15 ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of
16 Harvey Headd, Jr. and we extend our sincere condolences to his
17 family, friends, and all who knew and loved him; and be it
18 further
 
19     RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
20 presented to his family as an expression of our deepest
21 sympathy.