Mr. Purnell "Mr. Tootie" Whitehead Obituary (1973

"The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others" - Albert Schweitzer BEAUFORT, SC. - The Management and Staff of THE SERENITY MORTUARY - HISTORIC BEAUFORT CHAPEL, alongside the Whitehead Family announce the passing of Mr. Purnell Whitehead, affectionately known to many as "Mr. Tootie" 51, of Beaufort, SC., who entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. "Mr. Tootie" was the Manager of the Receiving Building Barbershop on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island for over 30 years. ***Services Celebrating the life of Mr. Purnell "Mr. Tootie" Whitehead are under the direction of THE SERENITY MORTUARY - HISTORIC BEAUFORT CHAPEL, we are honored to serve his family and we ask that you please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.***