27 to Apr. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. We were both involved in Professional Wrestling and he sure made my job a lot easier by being there. My daddy threw him out of the house and told him not to come back. "[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. and we spent many of his younger years together. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. I told him recently that had they not had the fire, and it happened in space, we would never have known what happened and would never have made it to the moon; that the program would probably have been cancelled. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. [18] Along with all the other members of Delaney & Bonnie,[15] Whitlock flew to England in November 1969 to prepare for a highly publicized European tour,[7] financed by Clapton. A private memorial service will be held at a later. I have always known that the better part of those songs [on All Things Must Pass] were directed to Eric, just like Eric's were to George on the Layla record. [63][64] A 1970-recorded live album, In Concert, was similarly well-received when issued in January 1973. Legacy. Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, Minnesota. Robert "Bobby" Whitlock, age 79 of Memphis, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home. He was loved dearly by his many nieces and nephews. ", "Keep on Growing" and "Thorn Tree in the Garden". Bobby John joined the United States Air Force on Feb 1, 1954, and retired Honorably as a Master Sergeant on Jan 31, 1974. [78] Whitlock's first two solo albums appeared, remastered, as Where There's a Will, There's a Way: The ABC-Dunhill Recordings, released by Future Day Records in September 2013. Lee's speech. In an article for Mojo magazine in May 2011, music journalist Phil Sutcliffe described Whitlock as having been born in Memphis and learning to play the Hammond organ "peering over Booker T's shoulder at Stax studios". In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. 28, 2021. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. [1][49], After the recording [of Layla], we were on the road, and we scored an enormous amount of drugs to take with us. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. document.write(year) Bobby John Whitlock, age 88, left this world peacefully on Feb 12, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. 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. 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. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. He then withdrew from music until releasing It's About Time in 1999. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Whitlock. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. Don't knowingly lie about anyone See All Share Email About BORN July 29, 1931 DIED October 2, 2019 Obituary Bob was born on July 29, 1931. He hunted feral chickens during the war years because his family was poor and Mama could fix chicken with the biscuits they usually had. He recruited the student by telling him he knew the student was a leader and he not only a teacher, but an outsider and he needed the students help. Use the 'Report' link on He also enjoyed building model semis. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. My deepest apologies to the entire music world. [31] Whitlock has described the latter sessions as "spectacular in every way". This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. or anything. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville. His father was a Baptist minister. He was of the Baptist faith. GREENSBORO Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was a 50 Year member of First Christian Church, Life Master Bridge Player and a homemaker. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. Obituary from rdbrownfh.com Mrs. Dorothy Faye Whitlock Rodgers, age 76 of Clinton passed away 9:07 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center. Only battles like Antietam, Gettysburg, and the Saar cost more human lives, not even the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam. He brought honor here and here it shall rest as he goes on ahead of me and the rest of us to his reward. (706) 886-3077 The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. He said, God kept knocking and I realized I had a second chance as a teacher. I remember a summer in my Uncle Roscoes mothers basement in Boone, North Carolina while my Dad got a masters degree in education. He was born on May 5, 1947 to JD and. You have funeral questions, we have answers. He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 197071. [68], In 1999, Whitlock resumed his solo career with It's About Time,[3] which included contributions from Cropper and saxophonist Jim Horn. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. His family traded a goat for a shotgun. Email Us Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, Minnesota. Mark Kelly officiating. [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. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. He never thought he was deprived or shorted, rather blessed with wonderful parents and loving brothers and sisters. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. He was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and growing plants. [39][40] In August, once their work on Harrison's album was complete, Derek and the Dominos toured the UK, playing to small venues. He owned and operated Bobby Stancil Plumbing for many years. 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. [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). [53] The recording took place before the abortive sessions for the Dominos' second studio album; a press release for the 2013 reissue of Bobby Whitlock gives the recording date as starting in March 1971,[54] while Dominos biographer Jan Reid writes of sessions happening in January that year. He served in the US Army in Korea and carried the grief of taking other human lives to his last days but he was very proud to be involved in integration of American combat units. Sixteen days after my grand entrance to this world in 1957 the Russians orbited Sputnik. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. In a time when not many people had cars, it was a long way to the next town, and there were not enough ministers for all the small-town churches. He always inspired and often taught people how to be much more than they ever thought they could be. [Clapton's manager] Robert Stigwood took the Dominos' money, used it to create RSO Records and record the Bee Gees. 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. 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. [16][17] Clapton later described Whitlock as "without doubt the most energetic sideman I had ever seen". [35][36][nb 3], In June 1970, early in the All Things Must Pass sessions, Clapton, Whitlock, Radle and Gordon formed the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos. [3] He had his own television show with Steve Cropper. Bobby Whitlock is the debut solo album by American songwriter and rock musician Bobby Whitlock, released in early 1972. Don't Threaten. 4066 New Getwell Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38118, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Grizzlies are dominating opponents in the third quarter. Keep it Clean. Create a password that only you will remember. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. "[52] But the Layla album made little commercial impact on release,[53] failing to chart in the UK. January 26, 2023 (71 years old) View obituary. After receiving his masters degrees in physics and math he went to work for McDonald Douglas in the missile program. 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. He traveled with my mother as she served in state and national offices. He will be dearly missed and forever loved. He found himself in a horrible place called Inchon, on the coast of Korea with nothing but six miles of beach behind our army. He was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing and growing plants. He gained a lot of respect from the students and the faculty that year because the other teachers were afraid of the boy that became an asset to my daddy. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. He tasted his first piece of success as a member of Delaney and Bonnie where he met Eric Clapton . Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. You have permission to edit this article. It was impossible for us to play badly. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. When he wasnt at the job site, Bobby applied his master craftsman skillset to home improvement projects. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. Apollo One sat on his Saturn 1b (One B) rocket when the capsule burst into flames and killed the crew. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Terry Lewis Whitlock, 68, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in Cozumel, Mexico. Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. Robert Whitlock Beachwood - Robert Whitlock of Beachwood passed away on April 24, 2021. I didn't know Bobby, but would like to pass along the condolences of everyone at DragonKing Wrestling. [27][nb 2] On Cropper's advice,[26] he then returned to England to stay with Clapton at his home, Hurtwood Edge, in Surrey. 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. I remember him saying over and over again that NASA had go fever and killed them because they were reckless. He was one of six siblings. [11] Their first release was a US-only single, "Tell the Truth", produced by Spector and written primarily by Whitlock. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. He also enjoyed building model semis. Privacy Policy and The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. He was young, strong, smart, and honorable when he came home. 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. We won't share it with anyone else. February 2, 2023 (70 years old) View obituary. His best friend in that horrible war was a black man from Bath, North Carolina. Invalid password or account does not exist. Our next two satellites flew on that rocket. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Tim) Coons of Shelbyville, Ky, and his son, Bobby (Lorena) Whitlock, Jr. of Versailles, KY. Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. 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. Mr. Bobby Joe Sellers, age 73 of Toccoa, Ga passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Stephens County Hospital. 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. [11] Whitlock continued to work with Delaney & Bonnie until April,[11][26] following sessions for their album To Bonnie from Delaney (1970). Fred Hensley Roope. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Bobby was a mechanic and owned and operated Sellers Garage. His association with Delaney & Bonnie bandmate Clapton led to Whitlock's participation in sessions for George Harrison's 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass, in London, and the formation of Derek and the Dominos that year. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Little did he know it was probably the other way around more often than not. var year = today.getFullYear() Find the obituary of Bobby Winfred Whitlock (1931 - 2019) from Greensboro, NC. Somebody shot a bullet through our front window. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Chef Flavas brings 'flavaful' eats to Bartlett: What to expect, Davis' legacy was born at SMU. I was beginning school and he chose to begin anew. Bobby was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned the Bronze Star for heroic service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. [7], Seeking to start a new band, Whitlock and Clapton reunited with Radle and Gordon at a session for P.P. Bobby John Whitlock, age 88, left this world peacefully on Feb 12, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. I lost a friend and my biggest client because I already knew my answer before he finished his thought. That was a rough year. 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. Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application. 15, Gilbert, LA. He became a teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina at a very rough time during the civil rights movement. [70], In 2003, Whitlock and his wife, musician CoCo Carmel, collaborated on Other Assorted Love Songs, a live album that again revisited the Dominos' songs, as well as including Harrison's "All Things Must Pass". WHITLOCK, BOBBY L. - 60, services @ New Macedonia B. C., 314 Old Hwy. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 29th, from 4-8 PM at Spotswood Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Spotswood. WHITLOCK, BOBBY L. - 60, services @ New Macedonia B. C., 314 Old Hwy. [11] The following year, he contributed piano to Sweet Tea by blues guitarist Buddy Guy. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Arnold,[30] before going on to back Harrison on his 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. 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. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He was stationed in Texas, Missouri, New Foundland, and England. He also enjoyed building model semis. Halee Sellers and Kaylee Sellers will serve as honorary. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Be Truthful. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Bob Lee Whitlock Jul 29, 1931 - Oct 2, 2019 Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? [9], His next solo album was One of a Kind, co-produced with Bill Halverson[65] and released in 1975 on Capricorn Records. The tour ended with a performance at The Jass Blues Festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Copyright 2000- There are no events scheduled. [41] That summer, Whitlock and his bandmates also participated in London sessions for Dr John's album The Sun, Moon & Herbs (1971). How much did it cost? Bobbie Jean Payne Merck, age 87, of Toccoa, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home. Published by Dallas Morning News on May 23, 2003. In his passing he also leaves behind a long time companion of nine years, Rose Stortz of Hattiesburg, MS. By Roger W. Whitlock [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. I remember another incident a few years later when he was principal of an elementary school in South Carolina. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, Minnesota, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. The chickens had gone wild and lived on the mountain behind the house. Johnson asked them how much and my daddy and his boss asked, how much did the last one weigh? Let others know about your loved one's death. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. Georgia 30577, (706) 886-9411 He had a successful and productive career in the missile program but felt God calling him to teach so he went back to school and earned his masters degree in education. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. Be Nice. It is yours to carry into the future. [5] In his 2010 autobiography, Whitlock writes of this period in Memphis: "It was a great time and town for music then, especially soul music. He leaves behind four grandchildren and four sisters. 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. [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). 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. Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. 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. That was the depth of his heart. Please visit www.spotswoodfh.com for further details and to leave a message of condolence for the family. He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 1970-71. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. [77], In 2010, Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography, written with music historian Marc Roberty, was published, with a foreword by Eric Clapton. 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. "[67] Whitlock then withdrew from the music industry;[3] he told Mojo contributor Harry Shapiro in 2001: "I had my own problems to deal with. Robert Bobby Whitlock, age 79 of Memphis, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home. Bobby was born in Cateechee, SC to the late Reverend William and Flora Aiken Whitlock. that is degrading to another person. 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. Ways to honor Robert Whitlock's life and legacy. Among his and Carmel's projects, Other Assorted Love Songs, Live from Whitney Chapel contains acoustic interpretations of songs originally recorded by Derek and the Dominos. Give us a month to prepare for launch. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 7 in the Masonic and Eastern Star Cemetery at Whitestone. Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. He was ambassador to Scotland and they got to go there one year. Wake @ Independent B. C., 1108 W. Milam, Ennis, Tx., Friday 05-23-03 @ 7:00-9:30 p.m. John E. Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home 214-941-7332. 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. 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. Sign up for service and obituary updates. [11][15] On this tour, Delaney & Bonnie were supporting Clapton's short-lived supergroup Blind Faith, with Steve Winwood. In May of 1961 Alan Shepard rode his Redstone into space and two months later Gus Grissom did too. var today = new Date() 's before he joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends in 1968. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. Bobby Joe Whitlock was born Nov. 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, Washington. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home.

Bobby Joe Whitlock was born on November 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, WA. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net. January 26, 2023 (94 years old) View obituary. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The world is a greater place because of this warrior for civil rights, this rocket pioneer, and this Christian soldier. Saddleback Church doubles down on support for female pastors, Tigers football announce home-and-home series with Southern Miss. Funeral services will begin at 12 Noon, Friday, April 30th with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Spotswood. They lived in Idaho for a short while until moving to Faribault, Minnesota, in 2014, and finally settling in Breckenridge in 2018. He was able to disarm the student without anybody getting hurt. Following his return, Whitlock has recorded and performed with his wife, CoCo Carmel, and since 2006 with other musicians based in Austin, Texas. [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. Memorial contributions to Sunny Meadows Safe Haven-Pets at 4066 New Getwell Road, Memphis, TN 38118. 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. Funeral services will begin at 12 Noon, Friday, April 30th with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Spotswood. [73] Vintage (2009) compiled his unreleased songs from the 1990s[74] and included appearances by Cropper and Horn. He worked for many years in agriculture and construction. [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. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katherine Whitlock, two brothers,. Everybody has something nice to say about Bobby and how he touched or inspired him. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Three men, including my Daddy, answered, yes, off the shelf. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. 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?". It was loose and all about music everywhere that you turned. "[71], Whitlock and Carmel moved to Austin, Texas in 2006. 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. He was born at the height of the Great Depression. He excelled in the exacting nature this work required. Mr. Bobby Joe Sellers, age 73 of Toccoa, Ga passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Stephens County Hospital. He rose to be assistant superintendent then stepped down and moved to another town as a teacher again. Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. He is survived by his wife, Martha Whitlock of Greensboro; son, Roger Whitlock of Houston, TX; granddaughters, Molly and Meg Whitlock; and sisters, Ellaree Elrod and Jean Campbell. [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. *Being "The" NASCAR fan he was, if you would like to make a donation in his honor, please do so to the Victory Junction Gang at www.victoryjunction.org. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. [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.

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