LONGTIME KWHI/KTEX-106 ENGINEER MARK WHITEHEAD PASSES AWAY
Mark Whitehead, a fixture for many years at KWHI and KTEX-106, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.
Whitehead served 39 years with Radio Central, spending much of his time behind the scenes as chief engineer. He maintained all of the on-air equipment and the building the stations are housed in.
Whitehead also contributed as a reporter and photographer for KWHI, writing news stories and capturing moments from local activities and sporting events. He retired in December 2024.
Whitehead graduated from Brenham High School in 1979 and went on to complete his studies through the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in 1982. In July 2025, he was presented with the Stephen H. Schott Excellence in Engineering Award, given to individuals who demonstrate leadership and strong work ethic while advancing the broadcast industry.
Mark’s family says, “While listeners may not have known his name, they heard the results of his dedication every day. His work was not just a job — it was a quiet contribution to the heartbeat of the community he loved.” His family also says, “He lived his life not through grand words, but through consistent, faithful actions — showing up, helping, providing, and loving without condition.”
Mark is survived by his wife, Heidi; his children: Frank (Jenny Downing) Whitehead and Ellen Whitehead (Alex Kluber); his stepchildren: James (Gabby) Baker, Jordyn (Luke) Williams, Stephanie Baker (Christopher Spahn), Jesse Baker, and Jack Baker; and his beloved grandchildren: Levi Baker, LJ Baker, Autumn Martinez, Grant Martinez, Jaxon Spahn, Ryann Whitehead, Solana Williams, Oliver Baker, Charli-Beth Williams, Jace Baker, Audrey Whitehead, and Myles Baker. He is also survived by his brothers and sister-in-law, Tom and Melissa Whitehead and Robert Whitehead; his father- and mother-in-law, Bob and Gherlaine Hofmann; his brother-in-law, Robert (Stephanie) Hofmann; his sister-in-law, Alicyn (Walt) Huddell; his nieces and nephews: Hunter (Carrie) Whitehead, Amy Huddell, Amber (Micah) Skinner, Austen Hofmann, Lillian Hofmann, Kaitlin Whitehead, and Seoul Whitehead; his great-nephew, Trap Whitehead; cousins Terry Junek, Beverly Derkowski, Linda Baumann, John Swenson and Germaine Swenson.
Visitation will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham on Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. Services will be on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Center Church Brenham, with interment to follow at Bethany Church Cemetery in Burton.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Center Church Brenham Building Fund.
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