The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 29th, from 4-8 PM at Spotswood Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Spotswood. Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. That embarrassed me as a teenager. 
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[31] Whitlock has described the latter sessions as "spectacular in every way". 
Everybody has something nice to say about Bobby and how he touched or inspired him. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. Upon retiring from Active Duty, Bobby John continued his service to his country as a Civil Servant working for the Air Force Audit Agency. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. [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". It was the stage that boosted the Apollo to escape velocity and carried the Lunar Module. 's,[2] and was the first white artist signed to the label. Thats the worst sounding shit I have heard in my life, he said. He was stationed in Texas, Missouri, New Foundland, and England. 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. Reverend William and Flora Aiken Whitlock. Apollo One sat on his Saturn 1b (One B) rocket when the capsule burst into flames and killed the crew. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Richard Clapton is marking the 50th anniversary of the release of his first album Prussian Blue with two shows in Sydney and Melbourne. From the side of the stage, I took mental notes of their performance it was their keyboard player Bobby Whitlock that I watched like a hawk. The 50th Anniversary All Things Must Pass box set is being rubbished by fans worldwide for its cheap packaging, excessive price and terrible remixes but the Whitlock statement is the most high-profile criticism of the reissue to date. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was young, strong, smart, and honorable when he came home. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Tim) Coons of Shelbyville, Ky, and his son, Bobby (Lorena) Whitlock, Jr. of Versailles, KY. His was a life lived in struggle and with love and inspiration. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Your condolence may need to be approved before it appears on this page. "Bobby", age 89, of Richmond, departed this life Monday, August 27, 2007 after an extended illness. He saw the writing on the wall and knew once we beat the Russians the space program was over. He was born in Hickman, KY on July 29, 1936. Ways to honor Robert Whitlock's life and legacy. 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. He is survived by his three girls: wife of 51 years, Julia B. Whitlock; loving d In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Masonic and Eastern Star Home, 700 S. Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407. July 3, 2019 [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]. Mr. Bob was always nice to me whenever I would come over to see Joanne. They lived in Idaho for a short while until moving to Faribault, MN, in 2014, and finally settling in Breckenridge in 2018. He flew 55 missions throughout Vietnam delivering supplies to the servicemembers on the front lines. Bobby was also known for his abstract sense of humor and served up with his beverage of choice via his beloved Styrofoam cup. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. He was born on May 5, 1947 to JD and Maxine (Graham) Whitlock in Artesia, New You know I'm indirectly responsible for disco? [45] As well as a remake of "Tell the Truth",[46] the album included six other songs written or co-written by Whitlock,[47] including "Anyday", "Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad? 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. WHITLOCK, Bobby Lee, age 78, of Mechanicsville, Virginia, went to meet his Heavenly Father on October 12, 2012. 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?". A graveside service will be at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 7 in the Masonic and Eastern Star Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Jean Whitlock Bobby John Whitlock, age 88, left this world peacefully on Feb 12, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. [16][17] Clapton later described Whitlock as "without doubt the most energetic sideman I had ever seen". 2:00 pm. Bobby John joined the United States Air Force on Feb 1, 1954, and retiredContinue Reading. He never thought he was deprived or shorted, rather blessed with wonderful parents and loving brothers and sisters. [63][64] A 1970-recorded live album, In Concert, was similarly well-received when issued in January 1973. The Elton John Band was their opening act. The small talks, jokes, he was always super cool. 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. He was a private pilot and enjoyed traveling the world. It sounds like it was done by a couple of high school people. 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. Isnt it a pity that the 50th anniversary edition of All Things must pass. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. You watched and you learned, from people that had more experience than you. [79][80]. Visitation is 12 to 1 p.m. Friday at Phillippi New Arising In Christ Ministries with the funeral It may not appear immediately once submitted. He was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Robert and Ruth Lisle Your email address will not be published. Beachwood - Robert Whitlock of Beachwood passed away on April 24, 2021. He was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and growing plants. Privacy Policy and British 70s pop singer Peter Shelley has died at the age of 80. (88 years old). 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 Jean Whitlock and his sister Suzanne Floyd. English Andrew was more reserved than his American critics. He became a teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina at a very rough time during the civil rights movement. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. "[52] But the Layla album made little commercial impact on release,[53] failing to chart in the UK. My daddy threw him out of the house and told him not to come back. That was the depth of his heart. Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. January 31, 1958, Explorer One rose into the sky and achieved orbit a top his Redstone rocket. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Bobby was a Civil Engineer and owner of Quadra-Tech, He was working on a rocket to shoot down enemy Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles that we feared were carrying nuclear warheads. BOBBY WHITLOCK OBITUARY Bobby Bard Whitlock, Sr. , of Hattiesburg, MS passed away April 3, 2005 in Biloxi, MS at the age of 68. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. I remember him saying over and over again that NASA had go fever and killed them because they were reckless. He was born at the height of the Great Depression. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Jean Whitlock and his sister Suzanne Floyd. His decades long legacy was summed up as wed be a shell of ourselves had he not thrown in with us. Little did he know it was probably the other way around more often than not. I was born in 1957 which was a very exciting year for engineers involved in the rocket program. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Arnold,[30] before going on to back Harrison on his 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. All you hear is this muddy booming bass and drums that have no sonics. Your email address will not be published. Bobby John joined the United States Air Force on Feb 1, 1954, and retired Honorably as a Master Sergeant on Jan 31, 1974. She was born in Jacksonville, raised in Hastings and spent most of her adult life in Putnam County. 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. Once again, now vice president Lyndon Johnson came to his factory because we did not have anything that could lift our Mercury spacecraft. 
Funeral for Wade Whitlock Jr., 79, of Trinity will be Friday, May 25, 2012, at 2 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Home with Dewayne Woodall officiating. 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. in News George Harrison All Thing Must Pass keyboard player Bobby Whitlock has slammed the Harrison Estate for the release of an over-priced, awfully To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Here is Bobby Whitlocks obituary. Please visit www.spotswoodfh.com for further details and to leave a message of condolence for the family. *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. rock, His father was a Baptist minister. Released on the Domino label, Lovers included a song that Whitlock had begun writing with Clapton in the early 1970s, "Dear Veronica", and a remake of "Layla" that omitted the Gordon-composed ending, which Whitlock had never thought suitable for the track. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. I see his reward in every person that knew him. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Bobby Joe Whitlock was born on November 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, WA. 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. The scars from that terrible hand to hand combat never left him. After receiving his masters degrees in physics and math he went to work for McDonald Douglas in the missile program. 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. He brightened many days and lightened many hearts because he never met a stranger and reveled in the success of the people he met. Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. That was a rough year. In May of 1961 Alan Shepard rode his Redstone into space and two months later Gus Grissom did too. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children. [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). His brothers Ken and Troy Whitlock and sisters, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay preceded him in death. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. [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. He went back to college and met a very beautiful young woman on the steps of the library at Appalachian State University. [3] He had his own television show with Steve Cropper. [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. Whitlock, Bobby Muskegon Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Muskegon. Robert Stanley Whitlock (born March 18, 1948, in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 197071. It is yours to carry into the future. This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. That was the beginning of the end [Still], on our worst night we were the best band on the planet. Consider offering these words of comfort if you're not sure what's appropriate. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. Published by The Sun Herald on Apr. The Doobie Brothers are touring Australia with Michael McDonald for the first timedespite being here six times before. Bobby was a proud veteran of the Vietnam War, where he earned the Bronze Star for heroic service. JB Whitlock. 6, 2005. [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. How much did it cost? Katherine was a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School and had worked as a Multiply the weight by the cost per pound and put ten percent on it since this one is manned. He rose to be assistant superintendent then stepped down and moved to another town as a teacher again. George Harrison All Things Must Pass deluxe edition. By 1950 he found himself in Baptist Seminary but his country was once again enthralled in war. [11][15] On this tour, Delaney & Bonnie were supporting Clapton's short-lived supergroup Blind Faith, with Steve Winwood. Published by The Sun Herald on Apr. 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. 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. [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. Senator Lyndon Johnson of the Senate Space Committee came to his factory and asked if we had a military rocket we could get a satellite in orbit with. ERIN WHITLOCK OBITUARY. He knew soldiers needed ministers and even though he was exempt as a seminary student, he made his name available for the draft. [32] Although individual contributions remain hard to ascertain, due to the large cast of musicians on the Phil Spector-produced recording, Harrison biographer Simon Leng identifies Whitlock as one of two "core keyboard players" on All Things Must Pass. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Ken and Troy Whitlock and sisters, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay. 
He was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Robert and Ruth Lisle Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, May 3, He then joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends and was a member of Eric Claptons Derek and the Dominos where he co-wrote seven of the 14 tracks on the album including Bell Bottom Blues and Tell The Truth. His association with Del [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. 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. [11] Their first release was a US-only single, "Tell the Truth", produced by Spector and written primarily by Whitlock. It was impossible for us to play badly. He was a Vietnam War veteran, based out of Saigon, Vietnam serving as a C-130 Flight Engineer. After retiring from the sport of professional wrestling, he went into various roles of Law Enforcement until his retirement.*. [41] That summer, Whitlock and his bandmates also participated in London sessions for Dr John's album The Sun, Moon & Herbs (1971). Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. He was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Robert and Ruth Lisle Whitlock of Ropesville, Texas. I realized I was no longer working with children and had to fix that mistake. 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; his son Roger Whitlock of Houston, TX; his granddaughters, Molly and Meg Whitlock; and his sisters, Ellaree Elrod and Jean Campbell. [Clapton's manager] Robert Stigwood took the Dominos' money, used it to create RSO Records and record the Bee Gees. BOBBY WHITLOCK OBITUARY. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bobby Winfred Whitlock (Greensboro, North Carolina), born in Cateechee, South Carolina, who passed away on July 3, 2019, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Bobby John was immensely proud of his familys military service with over 100 years of combined Air Force service. [13][14] Another member was Eric Clapton, who joined the Friends as lead guitarist midway through a U.S. tour in JulyAugust 1969. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Services are pending at MARSHALL FUNERAL HOME. He was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Robert and Ruth Lisle Whitlock of Ropesville, Texas. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 
It aint got nothing to do with presenting the music or presenting the players. [73] Vintage (2009) compiled his unreleased songs from the 1990s[74] and included appearances by Cropper and Horn. 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. 
Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. 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. He was born on October 28, 1934, to the late Robert and Ruth Lisle Whitlock of Ropesville, [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. Bobby John was preceded in death by his loving wife Juana, his parents Robert and Ruth; his siblings Louise Hart, Jackie Nell Goad, and Don Whitlock; and his daughters, Lori Whetstine and Cindy Daniels. [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. He was predeceased by : his parents, Reverend William and Flora Aiken Whitlock; and his siblings, Ken, Troy Whitlock, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay. 
[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". Youll discover music news first following Noise11 on Twitter, Comment on the news of the day, join Noise11 on Facebook, Tagged as: [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. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Only battles like Antietam, Gettysburg, and the Saar cost more human lives, not even the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam. He rarely missed a game! The discipline and patriotism he learned while in the Army never left him, as friends and family will attest. 
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? It is the missile our troops deploy as their iron dome today in 2019. [1] In addition, Whitlock helped Clapton finish "Bell Bottom Blues", although he was not initially credited as a co-writer on that song. Seguin, TX IRA WHITLOCK OBITUARY Major Ira James "Jim" Whitlock, Jr., USMCR, Texas A & M '73, age 72 of Seguin, passed away on January 13, 2023. I lost a friend and my biggest client because I already knew my answer before he finished his thought. Whitlock began his career with Sam & Dave, then Booker T & The MGs. [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. [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. 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 private memorial service will be [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. Leave condolences in the Guest Book, send sympathy flowers, and pay respect to your loved one. 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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Robert Bobby Whitlock, age 79 of Memphis, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home. He will be dearly missed and forever loved. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. WHITLOCK, Robert B. View The Obituary For Bobbie Jean Payne Merck of Toccoa, Georgia. Saturday 05-24-03 @ 1:00 p.m. Burial @ Oakley Cemetery. 
This is a cash cow, he says. Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss. Published by Home News Tribune from Apr. He traveled with my mother as she served in state and national offices. He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 197071. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. I was beginning school and he chose to begin anew. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews. 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. He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 197071. 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. UK. He had a brilliant idea, bolt eight Redstones together for the first stage and use the Saturn V third stage as the second stage. A giant of a man, my Daddy taught me as a young teen. "[32], Between October and December 1970,[11] Derek and the Dominos toured the United States in support of Layla. Bobby Allen Whitlock, III, 28, of Greenville, MS, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at Delta Regional Medical Center. The Beatles, Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. My mother cooked and canned and did a lot of work on his papers for school so he too could work. George Harrison All Thing Must Pass keyboard player Bobby Whitlock has slammed the Harrison Estate for the release of an over-priced, awfully remixed 50th anniversary edition of Georges iconic album. He was one of six siblings. It was loose and all about music everywhere that you turned. [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". The 50th Anniversary All Things Must Pass box set is being rubbished by fans worldwide for its cheap packaging, excessive price and terrible remixes but the Whitlock statement is the most high-profile criticism of the reissue to date. When Bobby Whitlock heard the finished product he said he was mortified. [39][40] In August, once their work on Harrison's album was complete, Derek and the Dominos toured the UK, playing to small venues. BOBBY WHITLOCK OBITUARY Bobby Whitlock's passing at the age of 57 on Friday, February 11, 2022 has been publicly announced by Joseph Vertin & Sons Funeral [68], In 1999, Whitlock resumed his solo career with It's About Time,[3] which included contributions from Cropper and saxophonist Jim Horn. [11] Whitlock continued to work with Delaney & Bonnie until April,[11][26] following sessions for their album To Bonnie from Delaney (1970). 's before he joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends in 1968. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. It was April 1961 when Russian Yuri Gagarin orbited the earth. [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. A graveside service will be at 1 PM, Sunday, July 7 in the Masonic and Eastern Star He wanted to follow in his fathers footsteps and become a minister. 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