John Lavelle Head

John LaVelle Head, 90, of Prince George, VA, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017. Born in Sikes, LA, he was the son of the late, John Wiley and Jessie Mae Head; and was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. John was retired from the United States Navy after 21 years of service and was also retired from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. A devoted Freemason, John was recently awarded the prestigious 60 year Masonic Veteran Award. He was a member and Past Master of Prince George Lodge No. 115, member and Past Master of Petersburg Lodge No. 15, member of Dupont Lodge No. 289 and Past Master of Charles T. Morton Lodge No. 232. He served as District Deputy Grand Master for the 29th Masonic District in 1986. John was also a member of Petersburg Union Royal Arch Chapter No. 7, Appomattox Commandery No. 6, a life-time member of the Hopewell Shriners Club, and a member of the American Legion Post 126. John is survived by his wife of 52 years, Amy Ray Head; a daughter, Becky Hopkins and husband, Trae; two grandchildren, Shawn Michael Grant and Alexaundra Star Grant; and numerous nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home, the Rev. Bruce Catron, officiating. Interment with military and masonic rites will follow in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens, Prince George, VA. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Crater Community Hospice, 3916 S. Crater Rd., Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .