Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. [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. [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. The Apollo was ready to test but we had nothing that would lift it. Fred Hensley Roope. He tasted his first piece of success as a member of Delaney and Bonnie where he met Eric Clapton . 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. [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. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? var today = new Date() A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Bobby Joe Whitlock was born on November 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, WA. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. I lost a friend and my biggest client because I already knew my answer before he finished his thought. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. 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. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. He was one of six siblings. I met students in college that said he was the best math and science teacher they ever had and he was the one that inspired them to go into engineering. In his personal life, Bobbys qualities were reflective of the finest craftsman-he was original, innovative, organized, dedicated and consistent. Bobby Bard Whitlock, Sr. , of Hattiesburg, MS passed away April 3, 2005 in Biloxi, MS at the age of 68. (706) 886-9411 Be Truthful. 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. Recommend Bobby's obituary to your friends. The chickens had gone wild and lived on the mountain behind the house. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.. Please visit www.spotswoodfh.com for further details and to leave a message of condolence for the family. person will not be tolerated. Toccoa, I see his reward in every person that knew him. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Let others know about your loved one's death. BOBBY WHITLOCK OBITUARY BOBBY WAYNE WHITLOCK, 64, went to be with His Lord on January 20, 2004. The family will receive friends following the service. Twice in his career he chose to take a big pay and prestige cut to follow his calling to serve people in Gods name. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 7 in the Masonic and Eastern Star Cemetery at Whitestone. After the military he went back to college and met Martha Colvard on the steps of the library at Appalachian State University and theyve celebrated a wonderful marriage for 63 years. I know it was a team, but for me it was always his team. [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. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. WHITLOCK, BOBBY L. - 60, services @ New Macedonia B. C., 314 Old Hwy. First Horizon-TD Bank potential merger remains in limbo. He served almost six years in the Air Force. Once again, now vice president Lyndon Johnson came to his factory because we did not have anything that could lift our Mercury spacecraft. 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?". [69] In April 2000, Whitlock reunited with Clapton to play live on the BBC's Later with Jools Holland. Each owed the other his life. One thing he accomplished that was not popular or very easy in 1952, that he was very proud of, and that helped shape his life and mine was that as a combat engineer he was one of the very first men involved it integration of American combat units. After retiring from the sport of professional wrestling, he went into various roles of Law Enforcement until his retirement.*. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. It was not possible to be around him without your mind, heart, and self confidence expanding because he believed in the best in each person he met. Robert Stanley Whitlock (born March 18, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. A student pulled a gun on him. Albert King R&B, that's what I'm talking about. 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. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. He and Martha loved to travel together. February 2, 2023 (70 years old) View obituary. Just a few weeks ago I reminded him and told him that I am exactly like him and that is one of the things I am most proud of. 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. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. In the end he was blessed with the peace of a man that has lived his life with God by his side and the Holy Spirit in his heart. His decades long legacy was summed up as wed be a shell of ourselves had he not thrown in with us. A school board member came to our house for dinner. He was loved dearly by his many nieces and nephews. 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. 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 started teaching in Charlotte, NC during the civil rights movement and was the first to integrate the faculty. Bobby Whitlock, My Dad Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, Minnesota. Bobby was also known for his abstract sense of humor and served up with his beverage of choice via his beloved Styrofoam cup. Bobby Allen Whitlock, III, 28, of Greenville, MS, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Delta Regional Medical Center. He is also ranked in the richest person list from United States. 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. Memphis basketball vs. SMU: Scouting report, score prediction, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Make a life-giving gesture It is yours to carry into the future. Little did he know it was probably the other way around more often than not. Multiply the weight by the cost per pound and put ten percent on it since this one is manned. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. The. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. [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". They shared the joy of her three children, Jeff Stortz of Robertsdale, AL; Johnathan Stortz of St. Charles, AR; and Jennifer Johnson of Mobile, AL and seven grandchildren. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. He brightened many days and lightened many hearts because he never met a stranger and reveled in the success of the people he met. [7] The album, Doris Troy (1970), was co-produced by George Harrison,[20] who, having championed Delaney & Bonnie in the British press, accepted Clapton's invitation to join the tour. 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. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. After college he went to work for McDonnel Douglas in the missile program. Beachwood - Robert Whitlock of Beachwood passed away on April 24, 2021. [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. 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 . Robert Whitlock Beachwood - Robert Whitlock of Beachwood passed away on April 24, 2021. Judith Ann Lyles Floyd. He went to a lot of schools and met a lot of church family. Threats of harming another Funeral services will begin at 12 Noon, Friday, April 30th with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Spotswood. *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. 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. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. That was the beginning of the end [Still], on our worst night we were the best band on the planet. There are no events scheduled. [Clapton's manager] Robert Stigwood took the Dominos' money, used it to create RSO Records and record the Bee Gees. Our next two satellites flew on that rocket. He was born on May 5, 1947 to JD and. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Jean Whitlock and his sister Suzanne Floyd. You have funeral questions, we have answers. He also enjoyed building model semis. It was the stage that boosted the Apollo to escape velocity and carried the Lunar Module. [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. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Bobbie was a smart young man. GREENSBORO Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Bobby John Whitlock, age 88, left this world peacefully on Feb 12, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Ken and Troy Whitlock and sisters, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay. Of all the wonderful memories I have of Bobby , I would like to remember him best as a brother that I never had. He was also very independent and pursued his dreams. [77], In 2010, Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography, written with music historian Marc Roberty, was published, with a foreword by Eric Clapton. Only battles like Antietam, Gettysburg, and the Saar cost more human lives, not even the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam. He grew up in Underwood, MN, where he spent as much time as he could fishing. Robert "Bobby" Whitlock, age 79 of Memphis, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home. Saddleback Church doubles down on support for female pastors, Tigers football announce home-and-home series with Southern Miss. 's before he joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends in 1968. 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. 27 to Apr. He was preceded in death by a son, Darin Sellers; brothers, Billy Sellers and Dale Sellers; and a sister, Kathy Sellers Collins. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. Born June 16, 1948 in Stephens County, he was a son of the late Charlie Fulton and Georgia Payne Sellers. [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. [7], Seeking to start a new band, Whitlock and Clapton reunited with Radle and Gordon at a session for P.P. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. When he wasnt at the job site, Bobby applied his master craftsman skillset to home improvement projects. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Share with Us. Be Proactive. Bobby was born in Cateechee, SC to the late Reverend William and Flora Aiken Whitlock. Mr. Bobby Joe Sellers, age 73 of Toccoa, Ga passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Stephens County Hospital. He never thought he was deprived or shorted, rather blessed with wonderful parents and loving brothers and sisters. 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. [11], In his autobiography, Whitlock states that their arrival in London changed the dynamics within the band, as the Bramletts now considered themselves "big stars" and the ones solely responsible for the new-found success. ", "Keep on Growing" and "Thorn Tree in the Garden". Anti-LGBTQ legislation backlash boils over at Gov. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. He went back to college and met a very beautiful young woman on the steps of the library at Appalachian State University. Create a password that only you will remember. document.write(year) We were both involved in Professional Wrestling and he sure made my job a lot easier by being there. Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 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. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, Minnesota, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. Johnson asked them how much and my daddy and his boss asked, how much did the last one weigh? The tour ended with a performance at The Jass Blues Festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Robert and Ruth Lisle Whitlock of Ropesville, Texas. GA 30577 The album features all of the former members of Derek and the Dominos - Whitlock, Eric Clapton, Carl Radle and Jim Gordon - although never all together. Whitlock's musical career began with Memphis soul acts such as Sam & Dave and Booker T. & the M.G. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. 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. As the man I knew he never met a stranger. In his autobiography, Elton John said, "They were phenomenal. He was young, strong, smart, and honorable when he came home. [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". I was beginning school and he chose to begin anew. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. 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. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He was baptized at West Fraser Baptist Church in Memphis, TN, where he was a member. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Whitlock. 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". "[32], Between October and December 1970,[11] Derek and the Dominos toured the United States in support of Layla. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Leave your condolences to the family on this memorial page or send flowers to show you care. Ways to honor Robert Whitlock's life and legacy. He wanted to follow in his fathers footsteps and become a minister. Linda Jane Davis. Bobby John joined the United States Air Force on Feb 1, 1954, and retired Honorably as a Master Sergeant on Jan 31, 1974. 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. The family will receive friends at the mortuary from 6pm 8pm, Saturday, November 6, 2021. Published by Home News Tribune from Apr. He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 197071. He was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and growing plants. [58] The record peaked at number 140 on the US Billboard 200 chart,[59] the same magazine praising it as "a persuasively powerful first album".[60]. He was not afraid of death as much as he was that my mother would not be safe without him here to take care of her. "[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. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. [9], His next solo album was One of a Kind, co-produced with Bill Halverson[65] and released in 1975 on Capricorn Records. Terry was born on January 9, 1954 in Memphis, TN to Mary . He was born in Hickman, KY on July 29, 1936. I remember his saying a girl in his class told him she did not need to learn math because all she had to do was get pregnant and she would get welfare. [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. It was real rhythm and blues. He was of the Baptist faith. Robert Bobby Whitlock, age 79 of Memphis, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home. 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. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Bobby Whitlock 13 languages Article Talk Read Edit View history Robert Stanley Whitlock (born March 18, 1948) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Politicians, community leaders and members packed a ceremony Wednesday for the christening of the new Georgette and Cato Johnson YMCA. Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Bobby Sellers. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. 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. Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, Minnesota. 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. [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. He was working on a rocket to shoot down enemy Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles that we feared were carrying nuclear warheads. Delivered right as the newspaper goes to print on Tuesdays. Give us a month to prepare for launch. He hunted feral chickens during the war years because his family was poor and Mama could fix chicken with the biscuits they usually had. 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. [31] Whitlock has described the latter sessions as "spectacular in every way". Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. 120 Rose Lane 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. His brothers Ken and Troy Whitlock and sisters, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay preceded him in death. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 29th, from 4-8 PM at Spotswood Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Spotswood. [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". In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Masonic and Eastern Star Home, 700 S. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407. February 3, 2023 (68 years old) View obituary. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. He always inspired and often taught people how to be much more than they ever thought they could be. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. racist or sexually-oriented language. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Robert Lee Brock. Bobby Joe Whitlock was born on November 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, WA. [73] Vintage (2009) compiled his unreleased songs from the 1990s[74] and included appearances by Cropper and Horn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katherine Whitlock, two brothers, June and Tom, and two infant siblings. [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. 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. Sign up for service and obituary updates. [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). Flowers are optional. [11] Their first release was a US-only single, "Tell the Truth", produced by Spector and written primarily by Whitlock. [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. Copyright Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. See All Share Email About BORN July 29, 1931 DIED October 2, 2019 Obituary Bob was born on July 29, 1931. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 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. [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. How much is that per pound? My deepest apologies to the entire music world. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. After the military he became a professional wrestler, starting his career with the Roy Welch Wrestling Association in Nashville, TN. He also enjoyed building model semis. Bobby was a master gardener and expert target shooter. [11][15] On this tour, Delaney & Bonnie were supporting Clapton's short-lived supergroup Blind Faith, with Steve Winwood. Following his return, Whitlock has recorded and performed with his wife, CoCo Carmel, and since 2006 with other musicians based in Austin, Texas. He brought honor here and here it shall rest as he goes on ahead of me and the rest of us to his reward. [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". He was born on March 18, 1948 and his birthplace is Memphis Tennessee. Obituary Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. Bobby Joe Whitlock was born Nov. 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, Washington. Born June 16, 1948 in Stephens County, he was a son of the late Charlie Fulton and Georgia Payne Sellers. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katherine Whitlock, two brothers,. [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). [39][40] In August, once their work on Harrison's album was complete, Derek and the Dominos toured the UK, playing to small venues. 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. Visitation will be held at Brookside Funeral Home on Thursday, January 22, 2004 from 6-8PM.. We'd love to hear eyewitness BOBBY WHITLOCK OBITUARY Whitlock, Bobby Muskegon Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Muskegon. 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