He was born on May 5, 1947 to JD and. He grew up in Underwood, MN, where he spent as much time as he could fishing. It is the missile our troops deploy as their iron dome today in 2019. By 1965 his team was well into building the Saturn V moon rocket. Being the wrestler man he was, my fondest memory of him was when I was about 4 or 5 years old, I would wrestle him in my grandmother's living room and beat him with a wooden rolling pin. [25] After arguments with the Bramletts over money, the other Friends quit the band and joined Leon Russell on Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour. [63] Raw Velvet peaked at number 190 on the Billboard 200, however, and it was Whitlock's last album to place on the chart. [11] The following year, he contributed piano to Sweet Tea by blues guitarist Buddy Guy. Bobby Bard Whitlock, Sr. , of Hattiesburg, MS passed away April 3, 2005 in Biloxi, MS at the age of 68. A private memorial service will be held at a later. All rights reserved. Golden Gate Funeral Home, St. Mary's Chapel St. Mary's Chapel. After graduating from Underwood High School, he worked for farmers and ranchers in North Dakota and Minnesota, at Minn-Dak and Walmart in Wahpeton, as a security guard in Pennsylvania, and assisted in building a Family Dollar in Idaho. 15, Gilbert, LA. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. A rare music release during this period was "Put Angels Around You", a duet with Scottish singer Maggie Bell, issued as a single in 1983 on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song Records. By Roger W. Whitlock In his personal life, Bobbys qualities were reflective of the finest craftsman-he was original, innovative, organized, dedicated and consistent. [8] Whitlock recalls that he was performing at a club with the Counts when the Bramletts invited him to join a soul-revue band they were forming in Los Angeles. or anything. Whitlock's second solo album, also on ABC-Dunhill Records, was Raw Velvet, released in November 1972. [54] In 2015, Bobby Whitlock and Coco Carmel's "The Just Us Tour 2015" visited the eastern and mid-western United States, using guest guitarists in each city. You have funeral questions, we have answers. That was the beginning of the end [Still], on our worst night we were the best band on the planet. After receiving his masters degrees in physics and math he went to work for McDonald Douglas in the missile program. Are drag performances banned under the drag show bill? Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. Legacy. [Clapton's manager] Robert Stigwood took the Dominos' money, used it to create RSO Records and record the Bee Gees. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. He was loved dearly by his many nieces and nephews. Family members include his wife of 43 years, Deborah Griffin Sellers; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ann Sellers, and Doug and Tasha Sellers; granddaughters, Halee, Natalee, and Kaylee Sellers; brothers, Alton (Bud) Sellers of Martin, Wayne Sellers of Toccoa, James Sellers of Carnesville, and Danny Sellers of Toccoa; and sisters, Carolyn Sellers Brown of Toccoa, Betty Sellers Ivester of Toccoa, Bonnie Sellers Lewallen of Canon, and Doris Sellers Parker of Toccoa. [59] Whitlock tried in vain to get Clapton to come out and play; realizing it was not going to happen, after two years of waiting, he went back to the United States. They had the contract for the third stage and it was ready to fly but Boeing had been unable to deliver the first and second stages. Linda Jane Davis. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. BOBBY WHITLOCK OBITUARY. It is yours to carry into the future. In his passing he also leaves behind a long time companion of nine years, Rose Stortz of Hattiesburg, MS. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Ken and Troy Whitlock and sisters, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay. Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Jean Whitlock and his sister Suzanne Floyd. [76] His subsequent releases with Carmel include Esoteric (2012) and another live album, Carnival: Live in Austin (2013). Karen Hazel Wilson. The world is a greater place because of this warrior for civil rights, this rocket pioneer, and this Christian soldier. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. 's before he joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends in 1968. Bobby John Whitlock, age 88, left this world peacefully on Feb 12, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. His surviving sisters are Louise Gibbel of Harrisburg, PA; Margaret Smedley of Harrisburg, PA; Daisy King of Kansas City, MO; and Mary Eason of Martin, TN. He was baptized at West Fraser Baptist Church in Memphis, TN, where he was a member. [48] "Keep on Growing" and "Thorn Tree in the Garden" featured Whitlock on lead vocals, while on other tracks he and Clapton shared the singing in a style reminiscent of Sam & Dave. "[11] Speaking to The Austin Chronicle in 2006, Whitlock said of his retirement, "It wasn't hard to stop, because there was nothing going on in music", and rued the popularity of disco. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. Mark Kelly officiating. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. He is survived by his wife, Donna Whitlock; his children, Adam Whitlock, David Whitlock, Courtney Whitlock, and Chelsea Whitlock; his siblings, Art Whitlock and Sandy Phelps; his cousins, Mel (Lee) Vancleef, Mike Rensvold, and Shayla Rensvold; his brother-in-law, Matt Myers; his sister-in-law, Michelle Kern; his mother-in-law, Loretta (Doug Eul) Myers; and many other family members and loved ones. As the man I knew he never met a stranger. [33] Having traditionally favored Hammond organ as his keyboard instrument,[34] Whitlock played piano for the first time on a studio recording during the session for Harrison's "Beware of Darkness". [11][15] On this tour, Delaney & Bonnie were supporting Clapton's short-lived supergroup Blind Faith, with Steve Winwood. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. [61] It included appearances by Clapton and Gordon, on "Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham", although the majority of the album, including another remake of "Tell the Truth", featured new associates such as guitarist Rick Vito and ex-Van der Graaf Generator bassist Keith Ellis. They lived in Idaho for a short while until moving to Faribault, MN, in 2014, and finally settling in Breckenridge in 2018. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. In May of 1961 Alan Shepard rode his Redstone into space and two months later Gus Grissom did too. [42], Unhappy with Spector's treatment of their sound,[11][42] the band went to Criteria Studios in Miami to work with producer Tom Dowd,[43][44] on what became a double album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs (1970). Born March 1, 1935 in Franklin County, GA, she was the daughter of the late D. W. and Sarah Gunnells Payne. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. He hunted feral chickens during the war years because his family was poor and Mama could fix chicken with the biscuits they usually had. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Robert Lee Brock. Give us a month to prepare for launch. [9], Bobby Whitlock discussing the demise of Derek and the Dominos, December 2006, Adding to the power of the Dominos' music, Clapton's inspiration for the songs on Layla was his unrequited love for Pattie Boyd, Harrison's wife. Georgia 30577, (706) 886-9411 [73] Vintage (2009) compiled his unreleased songs from the 1990s[74] and included appearances by Cropper and Horn. [13][14] Another member was Eric Clapton, who joined the Friends as lead guitarist midway through a U.S. tour in JulyAugust 1969. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Bobby Joe Sellers, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. I didn't know Bobby, but would like to pass along the condolences of everyone at DragonKing Wrestling. Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. Mr. Bobby Joe Sellers, age 73 of Toccoa, Ga passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Stephens County Hospital. While Bobby Whitlock is best known for his work as a band member or side musician, he has done some fine solo work as well. "[6] With established Stax musicians such as Steve Cropper as his mentor,[7] and Donald "Duck" Dunn and Don Nix preparing to produce a pop album by him on a Stax subsidiary label, Whitlock instead left Memphis after meeting the husband-and-wife team Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett. February 3, 2023 (68 years old) View obituary. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home.</p> <p>Bobby Joe Whitlock was born on November 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis . Judith Ann Lyles Floyd. It was different in those days, boys were taught to shoot and he could hit a chicken with a 41-caliber pistol bullet fired from his 4-10 shotgun. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. I always thought it was personal to him because had he not given the inspiration for the Saturn One first stage, Apollo One would not have been on the launch pad for at least another eighteen months. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. We'd love to hear eyewitness I remember the story he told of the student that was a known troublemaker. I remember him saying over and over again that NASA had go fever and killed them because they were reckless. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. My daughters, this is your heritage, your history, your family. A student pulled a gun on him. See All Share Email About BORN July 29, 1931 DIED October 2, 2019 Obituary Bob was born on July 29, 1931. Interment will follow in Shaw Cemetery.<br>Bobby was born in Greenville, MS, on September 9, 1989, to Bobby Whitlock, Jr. and Donna Palmer Cooper. Born June 16, 1948 in Stephens County, he was a son of the late Charlie Fulton and Georgia Payne Sellers. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was born on March 18, 1948 and his birthplace is Memphis Tennessee. He was one of six siblings. [4], Between 1965 and 1968, Whitlock performed regularly in the Memphis area, playing organ with local soul band the Short Cuts before forming the Counts. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. [3] By this point, Layla's title track had become a hit song, following its release as a single to promote the History of Eric Clapton compilation (1972), leading to a critical reappraisal of Derek and the Dominos and belated commercial success. The funeral service will be held at Family Funeral Care, 4925 Summer Avenue, Memphis, TN on Friday, July 15th, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. January 26, 2023 (94 years old) View obituary. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. She was the founder of Great Love Ministries. Bobby Whitlock 41. Delivered right as the newspaper goes to print on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The school system said that since he had integrated the first Army unit he would be ideal to be the first to integrate the faculty. He and Martha loved to travel together. 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Toccoa, A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home, 290 Goodman Road East, Southaven, MS 38671. Bobby Joe Whitlock was born on November 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, WA. His was a life lived in struggle and with love and inspiration. A graveside service will be at 1 PM, Sunday, July 7 in the Masonic and Eastern Star Cemetery at Whitestone followed by a 2 PM celebration of his life in the Whitestone Chapel officiated by Dr. Pat Spicer and Pastor Daniel Dickard. Notifications from this guestbook will end. Sixteen days after my grand entrance to this world in 1957 the Russians orbited Sputnik. Bobby John joined the United States Air Force on Feb 1, 1954, and retired Honorably as a Master Sergeant on Jan 31, 1974. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism I realized I was no longer working with children and had to fix that mistake. [1] Clapton's despondency at being rejected by Boyd, the band's drug consumption, and personal conflicts between the members,[15] particularly with Gordon, all contributed to the break-up of the Dominos in May 1971. His decades long legacy was summed up as wed be a shell of ourselves had he not thrown in with us. [31] Whitlock has described the latter sessions as "spectacular in every way". By 1950 he found himself in Baptist Seminary but his country was once again enthralled in war. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. [22][nb 1], In early 1970, Delaney & Bonnie and Friends backed Clapton on his debut solo album, Eric Clapton,[24] and toured America with the English guitarist. Terry Lewis Whitlock, 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in Cozumel, Mexico. He had a brilliant idea, bolt eight Redstones together for the first stage and use the Saturn V third stage as the second stage. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. Her last few weeks she came by his room almost every day to see if he was mentally up to another story or question. You may have heard of it because in the 1980s it was given to Raytheon and renamed Patriot. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, Minnesota, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. Interment will follow in Shaw Cemetery.<br>Bobby was born in Greenville, MS, on September 9, 1989, to Bobby Whitlock, Jr. and Donna Palmer Cooper. We were both involved in Professional Wrestling and he sure made my job a lot easier by being there. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. After retiring from the sport of professional wrestling, he went into various roles of Law Enforcement until his retirement.*. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. He went back to college and met a very beautiful young woman on the steps of the library at Appalachian State University. A school board member came to our house for dinner. [62] The album was co-produced by Jimmy Miller, whose connection with the Rolling Stones[54] led to Whitlock making an uncredited contribution to the band's Exile on Main St. double album (1972). Everybody has something nice to say about Bobby and how he touched or inspired him. Bobby was a dare devil and adrenaline junkie and enjoyed anything with an engine; you could often find him at demolition derbies or trying to perform his own stunts. They lived in Idaho for a short while until moving to Faribault, Minnesota, in 2014, and finally settling in Breckenridge in 2018. Apollo One sat on his Saturn 1b (One B) rocket when the capsule burst into flames and killed the crew. Strangers have stopped me since I came here last Thanksgiving to tell me how special he was to them, something he did, or how he inspired them. April 1, 1943 - July 8, 2022 IN THE CARE OF Family Funeral Care Robert "Bobby" Whitlock, age 79 of Memphis, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. [11] Their touring band, known as Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, included musicians he would continue to work with on projects through to the early 1970s: bassist Carl Radle; drummers Jim Keltner and Jim Gordon;[12] and a horn section comprising Bobby Keys and Jim Price. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Bobbie was a smart young man. Saturday 05-24-03 @ 1:00 p.m. Burial @ Oakley Cemetery. Let others know about your loved one's death. He was part of the team that designed and built the Nike Zeus, a missile that goes from the ground to over ten miles high in less than a minute. The family will receive friends following the service. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. [56] Among its tracks, "Where There's a Will" was a WhitlockBonnie Bramlett collaboration that had featured in Delaney & Bonnie's live shows in 196970,[57] and "A Day Without Jesus" was co-written by Whitlock and Don Nix. That was the depth of his heart. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Whitlock; his children, Adam Whitlock, David Whitlock, Courtney Whitlock, and Chelsea Whitlock; his siblings, Art Whitlock and Sandy Phelps; his cousins, Mel (Lee) Vancleef, Mike Rensvold, and Shayla Rensvold; his brother-in-law, Matt Myers; his sister-in-law, Michelle Kern; his mother-in-law, Loretta (Doug Eul) Myers; and many other family members and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville.

. Flowers are optional. My daddy threw him out of the house and told him not to come back. Bobby was born in Cateechee, SC to the late Reverend William and Flora Aiken Whitlock. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery where he will receive military honors. Our country did not want to use military hardware and had one failure after another; spectacular explosions and crashes all over black and white TV. [1] While still a teenager, Whitlock befriended acts associated with Stax Records, including Albert King, Sam & Dave, the Staples Singers and Booker T. & the M.G. Chef Flavas brings 'flavaful' eats to Bartlett: What to expect, Davis' legacy was born at SMU. The scars from that terrible hand to hand combat never left him. Ways to honor Robert Whitlock's life and legacy. His entire life he worked with the Masons and with my Mom in the Eastern Star. Bobby was a master gardener and expert target shooter. [11] Their first release was a US-only single, "Tell the Truth", produced by Spector and written primarily by Whitlock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. 28, 2021. Bobby was known for being incredibly skilled in his work as an audio-visual installer and master craftsman with Yarbroughs Music and Memphis Audio where he spent more than 40 years. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. document.write(year) [7], Seeking to start a new band, Whitlock and Clapton reunited with Radle and Gordon at a session for P.P. [69] Michael Smith of AllMusic described the album as "one of Whitlock's most intriguing creations yet" and a "fine set from a musician we haven't heard enough from in recent years". [19] Once in London, Whitlock participated in a session for a solo album by the American soul singer Doris Troy, on the Beatles' Apple record label. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. I once asked him why his masters degrees were in physics and math instead of engineering and he answered, we didnt have guidance counselors then. Somebody shot a bullet through our front window. Whitlock's musical career began with Memphis soul acts such as Sam & Dave and Booker T. & the M.G. [74] In 2013, in connection with the release of the latter album, Whitlock and Carmel gave an interview for Tracy Thibodeaux's Pods o' Pop in which he spoke in depth about the formation of Derek and the Dominos, composing with Clapton, and playing on Harrison's All Things Must Pass. The credentials are impressive for this husky voiced pianist. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Whitlock please visit our,

Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. My mother cooked and canned and did a lot of work on his papers for school so he too could work. Mark Kelly officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Please visit www.spotswoodfh.com for further details and to leave a message of condolence for the family. Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Whitlock. He is survived by his wife, Donna Whitlock; his children, Adam Whitlock, David Whitlock, Courtney Whitlock, and Chelsea Whitlock; his siblings, Art Whitlock and Sandy Phelps; his cousins, Mel (Lee) Vancleef, Mike Rensvold, and Shayla Rensvold; his brother-in-law, Matt Myers; his sister-in-law, Michelle Kern; his mother-in-law, Loretta (Doug Eul) Myers; and many other family members and loved ones. That meant they moved very often where his Daddy felt lead by God. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. [53] Whitlock played acoustic or electric rhythm guitar on much of the album,[55] which also included musical contributions from all the Dominos (often recorded separately),[53] the Bramletts, Harrison, Keys, Price and Keltner. Find the obituary of Bobby Winfred Whitlock (1931 - 2019) from Greensboro, NC. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. John Whitlock (Sherry), Wendy Nading (Lance) and Davis Yarbrough (Meghan), Nancy Hubbs (Fred) and Beth Peterson (Lee), Emily Whitlock, McKenna Nading, Mary Beth Whitlock, Cole Nading, and Asher Yarbrough. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Johnson asked them how much and my daddy and his boss asked, how much did the last one weigh? Use the 'Report' link on [1] In addition, Whitlock helped Clapton finish "Bell Bottom Blues", although he was not initially credited as a co-writer on that song. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. <p>Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. He leaves behind four grandchildren and four sisters. On the band's sole studio album, the critically acclaimed Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs, Whitlock wrote or co-wrote seven of the album's fourteen tracks, including "Tell the Truth", "Bell Bottom Blues" and "Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?". He then withdrew from music until releasing It's About Time in 1999. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Saturday 05-24-03 @ 1:00 p.m. Burial @ Oakley Cemetery. He was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and growing plants. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Whitlock. Bobby was a daredevil and adrenaline junkie and enjoyed anything with an engine; you could often find him at demolition derbies or trying to perform his own stunts. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Masonic and Eastern Star Home, 700 S. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407. He was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Robert and Ruth Lisle Whitlock of Ropesville, Texas.. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. The chickens had gone wild and lived on the mountain behind the house. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. I see his reward in every person that knew him. person will not be tolerated. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katherine Whitlock, two brothers,. Make a life-giving gesture He is survived by his three children John Whitlock (Sherry), Wendy Nading (Lance) and Davis Yarbrough (Meghan); brother Jud Whitlock (Gayle); sisters, Nancy Hubbs (Fred) and Beth Peterson (Lee); grandchildren Emily Whitlock, McKenna Nading, Mary Beth Whitlock, Cole Nading, and Asher Yarbrough; and many cherished nieces and nephews. On this past fourth of July, one less combat veteran could stand up for the national anthem so we must stand for him from now on. He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 1970-71. Services will be Noon, Thursday, April 7, 2005 at Bay Vista Baptist Church, 2485 Pass Road in Biloxi, MS. Visitation will be two hours prior to service time. [41] That summer, Whitlock and his bandmates also participated in London sessions for Dr John's album The Sun, Moon & Herbs (1971). Create a password that only you will remember. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? 's,[2] and was the first white artist signed to the label. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. He also enjoyed building model semis. You have permission to edit this article. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? [47][50] Whitlock began a relationship with Boyd's sister Paula at this time,[30][51] and was therefore, as he has described it, "in the inner circle in the middle of it with all of them". It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Beachwood - Robert Whitlock of Beachwood passed away on April 24, 2021. Little did he know it was probably the other way around more often than not.

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