Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. He started teaching in Charlotte, NC during the civil rights movement and was the first to integrate the faculty. 'This project created hope': New YMCA opens in Whitehaven. 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. 120 Rose Lane *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. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. 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. When he wasnt at the job site, Bobby applied his master craftsman skillset to home improvement projects. 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. Robert "Bobby" Whitlock, age 79 of Memphis, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and. That meant they moved very often where his Daddy felt lead by God. 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. [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. You have funeral questions, we have answers. [31] Whitlock has described the latter sessions as "spectacular in every way". [16][17] Clapton later described Whitlock as "without doubt the most energetic sideman I had ever seen". "[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. [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. 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. You may have heard of it because in the 1980s it was given to Raytheon and renamed Patriot. All rights reserved. My mother cooked and canned and did a lot of work on his papers for school so he too could work. Of all the wonderful memories I have of Bobby , I would like to remember him best as a brother that I never had. A giant of a man, my Daddy taught me as a young teen. Whitlock's musical career began with Memphis soul acts such as Sam & Dave and Booker T. & the M.G. It is not only fitting but his choice that he be laid to rest in this place, not Arlington where he earned his place so many years ago. My daddy threw him out of the house and told him not to come back. [1] In addition, Whitlock helped Clapton finish "Bell Bottom Blues", although he was not initially credited as a co-writer on that song. He was preceded in death by a son, Darin Sellers; brothers, Billy Sellers and Dale Sellers; and a sister, Kathy Sellers Collins. He also found great purpose in caring for his rescued poodles, Arthur, Nellie and Jake. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Toccoa, That year they mixed the black school and white school evenly both faculty and students. 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. He never thought he was deprived or shorted, rather blessed with wonderful parents and loving brothers and sisters. 's before he joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends in 1968. He was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Robert and Ruth Lisle Whitlock of Ropesville, Texas.. In his personal life, Bobbys qualities were reflective of the finest craftsman-he was original, innovative, organized, dedicated and consistent. Here's why. [39][40] In August, once their work on Harrison's album was complete, Derek and the Dominos toured the UK, playing to small venues. [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 school system said that since he had integrated the first Army unit he would be ideal to be the first to integrate the faculty. That embarrassed me as a teenager. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. Golden Gate Funeral Home, St. Mary's Chapel St. Mary's Chapel. His family traded a goat for a shotgun. Reverend William and Flora Aiken Whitlock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. [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". 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Bobby was a mechanic and owned and operated Sellers Garage. He leaves behind four grandchildren and four sisters. That was good eatin as we would say today. 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. There are no events scheduled. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Create a password that only you will remember. Delivered right as the newspaper goes to print on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Wick Communications. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. [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. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Our next two satellites flew on that rocket. [1][11], Whitlock recorded his debut solo album, Bobby Whitlock (1972), at London's Olympic Studios in 1971, with Andy Johns as his co-producer. Published by Dallas Morning News on May 23, 2003. 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. Multiply the weight by the cost per pound and put ten percent on it since this one is manned. First Horizon-TD Bank potential merger remains in limbo. Mr. Bobby Joe Sellers, age 73 of Toccoa, Ga passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Stephens County Hospital. One of the interns was heartbroken as her time here came to an end because she was so inspired by his stories of growing up in a small town in the mountains in the thirties, his grandmother that was a Cherokee healer, and in the space program and never got to hear more. (706) 886-3077 It was real rhythm and blues. accounts, the history behind an article. His brothers Ken and Troy Whitlock and sisters, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay preceded him in death. document.write(year) Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. That was a rough year. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. He was stationed in Texas, Missouri, New Foundland, and England. <p>Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. They lived in Idaho for a short while until moving to Faribault, MN, in 2014, and finally settling in Breckenridge in 2018. Bobbie was a smart young man. He owned and operated Bobby Stancil Plumbing for many years. Notifications from this guestbook will end. that is degrading to another person. Mark Kelly officiating. I remember another incident a few years later when he was principal of an elementary school in South Carolina. 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. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. 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. In his last week he told me how sorry he was he had to kill in battle and wept as if it were last week, not seven decades ago. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. By 1965 his team was well into building the Saturn V moon rocket. Born June 16, 1948 in Stephens County, he was a son of the late Charlie Fulton and Georgia Payne Sellers. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism A private memorial service will be held at a later date.. The Apollo was ready to test but we had nothing that would lift it. [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. 15, Gilbert, LA. I lost a friend and my biggest client because I already knew my answer before he finished his thought. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. var year = today.getFullYear() To plant trees in memory, please visit the. The tour ended with a performance at The Jass Blues Festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He traveled with my mother as she served in state and national offices. Terms of Service apply. WHITLOCK, BOBBY L. - 60, services @ New Macedonia B. C., 314 Old Hwy. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews. Bobby John joined the United States Air Force on Feb 1, 1954, and retired Honorably as a Master Sergeant on Jan 31, 1974. Burial will follow at Zebulon Baptist Church Cemetery. It was their life long charity. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Earl Rodgers of. . Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 1970-71. BOBBY WHITLOCK OBITUARY. "[71], Whitlock and Carmel moved to Austin, Texas in 2006. Uncle Bobby was my favorite uncle. He traveled the Mid-Western and Southern regions of the United States as well as Mexico and Japan. He knew soldiers needed ministers and even though he was exempt as a seminary student, he made his name available for the draft. He grew up in Underwood, Minnesota, where he spent as much time as he could fishing. Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. Bobbie Jean Payne Merck, age 87, of Toccoa, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home. Threats of harming another Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. "[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. In his passing he also leaves behind a long time companion of nine years, Rose Stortz of Hattiesburg, MS. The world is a greater place because of this warrior for civil rights, this rocket pioneer, and this Christian soldier. Visitation will be held at Brookside Funeral Home on Thursday, January 22, 2004 from 6-8PM.. Whitlock recorded four solo albums during the 1970s, among them Bobby Whitlock and Raw Velvet, and contributed to albums by Clapton, Dr John and the Rolling Stones. Bobby Whitlock, My Dad He was of the Baptist faith. The. He was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and growing plants. 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