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Columbus grad paved way for cable television “I remember his bedroom was covered with postcards from all over the world” from people he had contacted on his short-wave radio kit.
She said he also built a telescope which he set up in the yard at night. “He was kind of a geek,” Conerly said. “He didn’t have much of a social life until later. He was interested in communication all of his life.” The 1956 yearbook in Whitehead’s senior year noted that he was in the science club his junior and senior years; math club senior year; physical science club senior year; debate junior year; and drama senior year. He was not voted most likely to succeed. Conerly said she didn’t recall her brother being an avid kite-flyer when he was a child. But when he was an adult, he successfully challenged a ban on flying kites in Washington, D.C., and celebrated by flying a kite for reporters. Brian Lamb, chief executive of C-SPAN, was Whitehead’s assistant in the Office of Telecommunications Policy. Conerly said her brother and Lamb remained close friends until his death. Proud to be a Kansan She said her brother returned to Columbus in 2006 for his 50th high-school reunion and had been to Columbus to visit several times throughout the years. Earl Eddington, of Columbus, was in Whitehead’s high-school class, but Eddington said they had different interests. “I was an athlete,” Eddington said. “He was into books and electronics. He’s a person you don’t forget.” He said they had a nice visit at the 50th class reunion. “He’s just a humble person,” Eddington said. Eddington’s wife, Carolyn, was younger and was friends with Conerly, but said she recalled the ham radio and world map he had in his room when she visited. Alice Williams, 94, was friends with Whitehead’s parents and remained a family friend, even being invited to participate in family gatherings and visiting the homes of the children. She said Whitehead visited her in her house when he returned two years ago. “When he would sit and visit, he was just like a next-door neighbor,” Williams said. “He didn’t talk way over your head. He was a kind, good-hearted guy.” 
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