John Whitehead was born on December 30, 1944. He was married to Pamela for 41 years and was the dad to two sons, Chris and Paul and two Daughters, Lisa and Jacqui. He was also the much loved Grandad to 6 grandchildren, Luke, Ryan, Kane, Ruaridh, Lulu and Lexi, and as of 2014 a new grandson born who is named after him - Henry John.