All of the orbital Apollo test missions, Skylab, and Apollo Soyuz rode his Saturn 1b. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 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. 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. Karen Hazel Wilson. Fred Hensley Roope. (706) 886-9411 Dads team said, we cant make orbit with something that heavy, but we can get him in space on a Redstone. He also enjoyed building model semis. My daddy threw him out of the house and told him not to come back. In May of 1961 Alan Shepard rode his Redstone into space and two months later Gus Grissom did too. [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. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children.

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

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

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

. He was born on March 18, 1948 and his birthplace is Memphis Tennessee. You have funeral questions, we have answers. The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 29th, from 4-8 PM at Spotswood Funeral Home, 475 Main Street, Spotswood. [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. Southern fried blues rock at its best. He grew up in Underwood, MN, where he spent as much time as he could fishing. His family traded a goat for a shotgun. It is yours to carry into the future. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. [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 worked for many years in agriculture and construction. 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. 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. [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. He was immediately smitten and my Uncle Roscoe introduced Dad to his wifes sister, my mother. You know I'm indirectly responsible for disco? He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 1970-71. "[52] But the Layla album made little commercial impact on release,[53] failing to chart in the UK. 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 was stationed in Texas, Missouri, New Foundland, and England. 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. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. [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. Mark Kelly officiating. 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. A student pulled a gun on him. "[32], Between October and December 1970,[11] Derek and the Dominos toured the United States in support of Layla. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. 4066 New Getwell Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38118, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He brought honor here and here it shall rest as he goes on ahead of me and the rest of us to his reward. She was the founder of Great Love Ministries. He tasted his first piece of success as a member of Delaney and Bonnie where he met Eric Clapton . His brothers Ken and Troy Whitlock and sisters, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay preceded him in death. Be Proactive. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, 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. January 31, 2023 (54 years old) View obituary. It was the stage that boosted the Apollo to escape velocity and carried the Lunar Module. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, Minnesota, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. [31] Whitlock has described the latter sessions as "spectacular in every way". [56] Among its tracks, "Where There's a Will" was a WhitlockBonnie Bramlett collaboration that had featured in Delaney & Bonnie's live shows in 196970,[57] and "A Day Without Jesus" was co-written by Whitlock and Don Nix. The discipline and patriotism he learned while in the Army never left him, as friends and family will attest. 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. My daughters, this is your heritage, your history, your family. My deepest apologies to the entire music world. They were married for a few weeks less than sixty-three years. He told me later that he had been called to be a minister and since he took a different path and went to war, he had failed his calling. Sign up for service and obituary updates. ", "Keep on Growing" and "Thorn Tree in the Garden". Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Earl Rodgers of. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 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. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. Golden Gate Funeral Home, St. Mary's Chapel St. Mary's Chapel. He said, I left the space program and went into the classroom to work with children. Beachwood - Robert Whitlock of Beachwood passed away on April 24, 2021. He grew up in Underwood, MN, where he spent as much time as he could fishing. Please visit www.spotswoodfh.com for further details and to leave a message of condolence for the family. [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 Elton John Band was their opening act. [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. They lived in Idaho for a short while until moving to Faribault, Minnesota, in 2014, and finally settling in Breckenridge in 2018. var year = today.getFullYear() Email Us Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers and sign the online guestbook at www.whitlockmortuary.net. Copyright 2000- The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. [69] In April 2000, Whitlock reunited with Clapton to play live on the BBC's Later with Jools Holland. He also found great purpose in caring for his rescued poodles, Arthur, Nellie and Jake. Mr. Bobby Lynn Stancil, age 71, of Toccoa, GA, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at Pruitt Health of Toccoa. Invalid password or account does not exist. Saturday 05-24-03 @ 1:00 p.m. Burial @ Oakley Cemetery. Bobby John Whitlock, age 88, left this world peacefully on Feb 12, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. document.write(year) [68], In 1999, Whitlock resumed his solo career with It's About Time,[3] which included contributions from Cropper and saxophonist Jim Horn. [21] Through Harrison, Whitlock and the band then played at John Lennon's "Peace for Christmas" concert, held at the Lyceum Ballroom in London on December 15, 1969. He grew up in Underwood, MN, where he spent as much time as he could fishing. Those desiring may make donations to a charity of their choice. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. After dinner, when the little kid was supposed to be out of earshot, I heard the schoolboard member tell my Dad it was time he joined the Ku Klux Klan. Terms of Service apply. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, Minnesota. Following his return, Whitlock has recorded and performed with his wife, CoCo Carmel, and since 2006 with other musicians based in Austin, Texas. 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 . . Published by Home News Tribune from Apr. The family will receive friends following the service. My mother cooked and canned and did a lot of work on his papers for school so he too could work. [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. 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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. 120 Rose Lane Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. After the military he became a professional wrestler, starting his career with the Roy Welch Wrestling Association in Nashville, TN. After retiring from the sport of professional wrestling, he went into various roles of Law Enforcement until his retirement.*. 27 to Apr. There are no events scheduled. or anything. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 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. You have permission to edit this article. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. [63] Raw Velvet peaked at number 190 on the Billboard 200, however, and it was Whitlock's last album to place on the chart. Service map data OpenStreetMap contributors. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I know it was a team, but for me it was always his team. Our next two satellites flew on that rocket. Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Bobby Sellers. Whitlock's second solo album, also on ABC-Dunhill Records, was Raw Velvet, released in November 1972. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. [3] His first contribution to a recording was in 1967, when he supplied handclaps on Sam & Dave's single "I Thank You". Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. In his personal life, Bobbys qualities were reflective of the finest craftsman-he was original, innovative, organized, dedicated and consistent. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 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. He started teaching in Charlotte, NC during the civil rights movement and was the first to integrate the faculty. Saturday 05-24-03 @ 1:00 p.m. Burial @ Oakley Cemetery. He also enjoyed building model semis. [emailprotected], Copyright 2019 - 23 Whitlock Mortuary, Inc.. All Rights Reserved. He and Martha loved to travel together. A school board member came to our house for dinner. See All Share Email About BORN July 29, 1931 DIED October 2, 2019 Obituary Bob was born on July 29, 1931. [13][14] Another member was Eric Clapton, who joined the Friends as lead guitarist midway through a U.S. tour in JulyAugust 1969. Almost two decades latter I was the one that was asked the same question. Bobby was born in Cateechee, SC to the late Reverend William and Flora Aiken Whitlock. [75] Whitlock's solo album My Time (2009) featured musical contributions from Cropper, Keltner, Horn, Tim Drummond and Buddy Miller. He wanted to follow in his fathers footsteps and become a minister. 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. that is degrading to another person. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. 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. [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. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Bobby was a mechanic and owned and operated Sellers Garage. Mr. Bobby Joe Sellers, age 73 of Toccoa, Ga passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Stephens County Hospital. Bobby Whitlock, My Dad He was preceded in death by a son, Darin Sellers; brothers, Billy Sellers and Dale Sellers; and a sister, Kathy Sellers Collins. Everybody has something nice to say about Bobby and how he touched or inspired him. 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 was also known for his abstract sense of humor and served up with his beverage of choice via his beloved Styrofoam cup. He excelled in the exacting nature this work required. Bobbie Jean was a member of Christ Fellowship. 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. Sixteen days after my grand entrance to this world in 1957 the Russians orbited Sputnik. document.write(year) 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. 7, 2005. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Albert King R&B, that's what I'm talking about. Daily News / News Monitor 601 Dakota Ave, Wahpeton, ND 58075 | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | The WAHPETON DAILY NEWS & NEWS-MONITOR are owned by Wick Communications. 15, Gilbert, LA. Lee's speech. [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. He was loved dearly by his many nieces and nephews. It was real rhythm and blues. Let others know about your loved one's death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. 'This project created hope': New YMCA opens in Whitehaven. [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". 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. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. It was April 1961 when Russian Yuri Gagarin orbited the earth. A private memorial service will be held at a later. Georgia 30577, (706) 886-9411 Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Bobby John joined the United States Air Force on Feb 1, 1954, and retired Honorably as a Master Sergeant on Jan 31, 1974. Once again, now vice president Lyndon Johnson came to his factory because we did not have anything that could lift our Mercury spacecraft. Linda Jane Davis. [9] The couple worked with musicians such as David Grissom, Stephen Bruton and Brannen Temple, and special guest Willie Nelson, on the album Lovers (2008)[72] and Metamorphosis (2010), another live recording. On Buzzlearn.com, Bobby is listed as a successful Musician who was born in the year of 1948. [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. [63][64] A 1970-recorded live album, In Concert, was similarly well-received when issued in January 1973. I see his reward in every person that knew him. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. Toccoa, That year they mixed the black school and white school evenly both faculty and students. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time. Of all the wonderful memories I have of Bobby , I would like to remember him best as a brother that I never had. Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. Robert Bobby Whitlock, age 79 of Memphis, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Whitlock. Born August 23, 1945 in Toccoa, he was a son of the late David and Anne Jarrett Stancil. Memorial contributions to Sunny Meadows Safe Haven-Pets at 4066 New Getwell Road, Memphis, TN 38118. Bobbie was a smart young man. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. 's before he joined Delaney & Bonnie and Friends in 1968. [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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 400,000 families a year. He was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and growing plants. Notifications from this guestbook will end. Bob Lee Whitlock Jul 29, 1931 - Oct 2, 2019 Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? Wick Communications. Bobby Joe Whitlock was born Nov. 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, Washington. Terry Hoyt McClain. Use the 'Report' link on [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]. Saddleback Church doubles down on support for female pastors, Tigers football announce home-and-home series with Southern Miss. 15, Gilbert, LA. Mark Kelly officiating. That meant they moved very often where his Daddy felt lead by God. Let others know about your loved one's death. He went back to college and met a very beautiful young woman on the steps of the library at Appalachian State University. 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. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. Keep it Clean. A giant of a man, my Daddy taught me as a young teen. By 1950 he found himself in Baptist Seminary but his country was once again enthralled in war. He went to a lot of schools and met a lot of church family. [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. While Bobby Whitlock is best known for his work as a band member or side musician, he has done some fine solo work as well. "[6] With established Stax musicians such as Steve Cropper as his mentor,[7] and Donald "Duck" Dunn and Don Nix preparing to produce a pop album by him on a Stax subsidiary label, Whitlock instead left Memphis after meeting the husband-and-wife team Delaney and Bonnie Bramlett. Delivered right as the newspaper goes to print on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Bobby Whitlock 41. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. First Horizon-TD Bank potential merger remains in limbo. I was beginning school and he chose to begin anew. [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". Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. Are drag performances banned under the drag show bill? In his autobiography, Elton John said, "They were phenomenal. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Jean Whitlock and his sister Suzanne Floyd. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. "[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 lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. [9][10], Whitlock contributed on keyboards and vocals to two Delaney & Bonnie albums in 1969, Home and Accept No Substitute. He became a teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina at a very rough time during the civil rights movement. Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, Minnesota. Create a password that only you will remember. Her last few weeks she came by his room almost every day to see if he was mentally up to another story or question. Recommend Bobby's obituary to your friends. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Date of Funeral. Bobby John Whitlock, age 88, left this world peacefully on Feb 12, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. The world is a greater place because of this warrior for civil rights, this rocket pioneer, and this Christian soldier. Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. Each owed the other his life. Every man that walked on the moon rode on his S-IVb (4 B) third stage. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. [27][nb 2] On Cropper's advice,[26] he then returned to England to stay with Clapton at his home, Hurtwood Edge, in Surrey. and we spent many of his younger years together. Twice in his career he chose to take a big pay and prestige cut to follow his calling to serve people in Gods name. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Jean Whitlock and his sister Suzanne Floyd. [Clapton's manager] Robert Stigwood took the Dominos' money, used it to create RSO Records and record the Bee Gees. He traveled with my mother as she served in state and national offices. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. 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. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children. Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm chapel is assisting the family. [77], In 2010, Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography, written with music historian Marc Roberty, was published, with a foreword by Eric Clapton. February 3, 2023 (68 years old) View obituary. . I once asked him why his masters degrees were in physics and math instead of engineering and he answered, we didnt have guidance counselors then. February 2, 2023 (70 years old) View obituary. He was ambassador to Scotland and they got to go there one year. He worked for many years in agriculture and construction. His entire life he worked with the Masons and with my Mom in the Eastern Star. Here's how. 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. Johnson asked them how much and my daddy and his boss asked, how much did the last one weigh? I remember the story he told of the student that was a known troublemaker. A rare music release during this period was "Put Angels Around You", a duet with Scottish singer Maggie Bell, issued as a single in 1983 on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song Records. Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. [71] Music critic Bruce Eder praised the album, writing: "The classic pieces [from Layla] hold up magnificently [H]ere, acoustic guitar and piano are more than sufficient accompaniment and, indeed, coupled with Whitlock's powerful singing and range, make a strong case for these being the definitive versions. 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Bobby Joe Whitlock was born on November 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, WA. He knew soldiers needed ministers and even though he was exempt as a seminary student, he made his name available for the draft.

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