Frank G. Head, 74, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Friday, December 1, 2023, at his home.

He was born June 13, 1949, in Webster County, Kentucky, to the late Frank and Cecil Felker Head.  Frank attended Murray State University where he played football from 1968 to 1972 and was inducted in 1996 to Murray State University Hall of Fame.  After college, he was drafted into the Vietnam War where he served in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1974.  Frank was a coal miner for more than 25 years having worked at Costain Coal Company and Pyro Mining Company.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Mary "P.C." Markwell Head, who died February 17, 2018; one sister, Mary Ayers; four brothers, Jerry Head, Kenneth Head, Gene Head, and infant brother Elmo Head.

Survivors include three children, Amy D. Greenwell of Henderson, Kentucky, Chris Head and his wife, Rachael, of Lexington, Kentucky, and Margaux Head of Henderson, Kentucky; two sisters, Donna Smith of Georgia and Alger Prow of Clay, Kentucky; one brother, Randy Head of Henderson, Kentucky; four grandchildren, Will Stone, Ivy Greenwell, Veronica Head, and Johnny Head; nieces and nephews; and a dear friend, Debbie Summers of Dixon, Kentucky.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, December 8, 2023, at Rudy-Rowland Funeral Home.  The Reverend Mike Robinson will officiate.  Full military rites will be performed by American Legion Worsham Post No. 40.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time Friday at the funeral home.

Contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Hospice.

Online condolences may be made at www.rudyrowland.com.