Mr. Herbert Gordon Head, age 81, of Summerville, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his son and daughter by his side.

Mr. Head was born in Henagar, Alabama on July 17, 1930, son of the late Gardy G. Head and Lucy Rucks Head. He attended the Church of God Seventh Day in Hammondville, AL and prior to his retirement, he was employed as a supervisor with Mt. Vernon Mills and the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant. Mr. Head was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Army and was a member of the Chattooga Lodge # 704 F&AM, the Chattooga Shrine Club, the Order of the Eastern Star #404, and the Reigel Quarter Century Club. In addition to his parents, Mr. Head was preceded in death by his wife, Olene Gillespie Head.

Mr. Head is survived a son, Herbert Michael Head (Laura Stephenson); a daughter, Susan Head Evans (John Evans); Sister, Shirley Collette; and three grandchildren, Joseph Evans, Noah Evans, and Gracie Evans; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Mr. Head will be held Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Shores and Rev. Terry Hurley officiating, and Chattooga Lodge #704 administering Masonic Rites. Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery with the Shanklin-Attaway Post 5 of the American Legion Honor Guard in charge of Military Graveside Honors.

Pallbearers will be Noah Evans, Joseph Evans, Edward Head, Tim Collette, John Head, and Ed Parker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Masonic brethren, Shriners and members of the Quarter Century Club.

Mr. Head will lie in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.