I was beginning school and he chose to begin anew. "[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. ", "Keep on Growing" and "Thorn Tree in the Garden". You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Whitlock. [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. 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. She was a 50 Year member of First Christian Church, Life Master Bridge Player and a homemaker. Bobby Joe Whitlock was born on November 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, WA. His family traded a goat for a shotgun. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. Bobby was also known for his abstract sense of humor and served up with his beverage of choice via his beloved Styrofoam cup. He worked for many years in agriculture and construction. Family members include his wife of 43 years, Deborah Griffin Sellers; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Ann Sellers, and Doug and Tasha Sellers; granddaughters, Halee, Natalee, and Kaylee Sellers; brothers, Alton (Bud) Sellers of Martin, Wayne Sellers of Toccoa, James Sellers of Carnesville, and Danny Sellers of Toccoa; and sisters, Carolyn Sellers Brown of Toccoa, Betty Sellers Ivester of Toccoa, Bonnie Sellers Lewallen of Canon, and Doris Sellers Parker of Toccoa. He rose to be assistant superintendent then stepped down and moved to another town as a teacher again. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Katherine Whitlock, two brothers, June and Tom, and two infant siblings. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. 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You have funeral questions, we have answers. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. The credentials are impressive for this husky voiced pianist. A student pulled a gun on him. Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, Minnesota, passed away Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, Minnesota. They lived in Idaho for a short while until moving to Faribault, MN, in 2014, and finally settling in Breckenridge in 2018. 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. In May of 1961 Alan Shepard rode his Redstone into space and two months later Gus Grissom did too. Sixteen days after my grand entrance to this world in 1957 the Russians orbited Sputnik. GA 30577 Saturday 05-24-03 @ 1:00 p.m. Burial @ Oakley Cemetery. 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. person will not be tolerated. He tasted his first piece of success as a member of Delaney and Bonnie where he met Eric Clapton . 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. [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. January 28, 2023 (76 years old) View obituary. 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. By Roger W. Whitlock Share with Us. WHITLOCK, BOBBY L. - 60, services @ New Macedonia B. C., 314 Old Hwy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. "[52] But the Layla album made little commercial impact on release,[53] failing to chart in the UK. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. 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. Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. Twice in his career he chose to take a big pay and prestige cut to follow his calling to serve people in Gods name. 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was ambassador to Scotland and they got to go there one year. I see his reward in every person that knew him. Flowers are optional. [63] Raw Velvet peaked at number 190 on the Billboard 200, however, and it was Whitlock's last album to place on the chart. He was young, strong, smart, and honorable when he came home. He was immediately smitten and my Uncle Roscoe introduced Dad to his wifes sister, my mother. Bobbie was a smart young man. 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. Bobby was a mechanic and owned and operated Sellers Garage. [27][nb 2] On Cropper's advice,[26] he then returned to England to stay with Clapton at his home, Hurtwood Edge, in Surrey. 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. 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. My daughters, this is your heritage, your history, your family. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. You have permission to edit this article. Obituary Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. Politicians, community leaders and members packed a ceremony Wednesday for the christening of the new Georgette and Cato Johnson YMCA. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Southern fried blues rock at its best. Bobby was born in Cateechee, SC to the late Reverend William and Flora Aiken Whitlock. He and Martha loved to travel together. He went to a lot of schools and met a lot of church family. [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. 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 . Please visit www.spotswoodfh.com for further details and to leave a message of condolence for the family. Invalid password or account does not exist. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.. Dads team said, we cant make orbit with something that heavy, but we can get him in space on a Redstone. It was April 1961 when Russian Yuri Gagarin orbited the earth. 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. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children. [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). Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Jean Whitlock and his sister Suzanne Floyd. How much do we anticipate this one weighing? How much is that per pound? Terms of Service apply. [75] Whitlock's solo album My Time (2009) featured musical contributions from Cropper, Keltner, Horn, Tim Drummond and Buddy Miller. var today = new Date() Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. Reverend William and Flora Aiken Whitlock. He is also ranked in the richest person list from United States. Halee Sellers and Kaylee Sellers will serve as honorary. He was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and growing plants. 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. First Horizon-TD Bank potential merger remains in limbo. It was real rhythm and blues. Arnold,[30] before going on to back Harrison on his 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. [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. Karen Hazel Wilson. [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. When I got up the courage to ask him about it he told me we would not be living in that town next year. He excelled in the exacting nature this work required. [9][10], Whitlock contributed on keyboards and vocals to two Delaney & Bonnie albums in 1969, Home and Accept No Substitute. [11][15] On this tour, Delaney & Bonnie were supporting Clapton's short-lived supergroup Blind Faith, with Steve Winwood. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. accounts, the history behind an article. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. They lived in Idaho for a short while until moving to Faribault, MN, in 2014, and finally settling in Breckenridge in 2018. Robert "Bobby" Whitlock, age 79 of Memphis, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 in his home. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Bobby Joe Sellers, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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