Background
Whitehead, Charles Oliver was born on September 16, 1918 in Columbia, Mississippi, United States. Son of Charles O. and Bessie (Vining) Whitehead.
Whitehead, Charles Oliver was born on September 16, 1918 in Columbia, Mississippi, United States. Son of Charles O. and Bessie (Vining) Whitehead.
Bachelor of Science, Mississippi State University, 1940. Master of Education, University Mississippi, 1952.
Teacher, coach Oak Grove (Louisiana) High School, 1946-1950. Superintendent Campground (Mississippi) Public Schools, 1950-1951. Director technical training Philco Corporation, 1952-1964.
Director Chattanooga State Technology Institute, 1964-1967. President State Technology Institute, Memphis, 1967-1983, retired, 1983.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945, 50-51. Member American Vocational Association (past vice president, director, president 1979-1980), American Technology Education Association (trustee), American Association Community and Junior Colleges, American Society Engineering Educators.
Married Rebekah L. Nabors, February 7, 1941. Children: Charles, James, Cindy.