Oct. 8, 1936 – Nov. 20, 2018
James Dee Morehead, 82, of Sweet Home died Nov. 20, 2018 at his home.
He was born Oct. 8, 1936 in La Grande to Herbert Martin and Margaret Anne (Wimmer) Morehead.
He served in the United States Army from Dec. 3, 1959 and received an honorable discharge on Dec. 2, 1965. He served in the Airborne Battle Group. During his time with the Army he received the Parachutist and Expert (Rifle) Badge.
Mr. Morehead lived in Starkey until 1943, when the family moved to Meacham for three years. His family settled in Sweet Home in 1946, where he has lived since.
He worked in the logging industry until 1977, when he became a heavy equipment operator. He retired from Morse Brothers in 2000.
Mr. Morehead was a member of the Sweet Home Mennonite Church.
He enjoyed hunting, watching old movies. He loved his family and having coffee with his friends.
He is survived by his children, Gina Long and James Morehead, both of Sweet Home, Dana Fenley of Springfield, and Patrick Morehead, also of Sweet Home; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Morehead in 2012.
A celebration of life is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Sweet Home Mennonite Church.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.