Natalee Sellers, Steve Hunt, John Sellers, William Parker, Jody Ausborn, and Buddy Ausborn will serve as pallbearers. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Bob Lee Whitlock Jul 29, 1931 - Oct 2, 2019 Plant Memorial Trees Not the right person? That embarrassed me as a teenager. 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. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Obituary from rdbrownfh.com Mrs. Dorothy Faye Whitlock Rodgers, age 76 of Clinton passed away 9:07 PM Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Whitlock please visit our,

Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Jean Whitlock and his sister Suzanne Floyd. [11] The following year, he contributed piano to Sweet Tea by blues guitarist Buddy Guy. He brightened many days and lightened many hearts because he never met a stranger and reveled in the success of the people he met. [31] Whitlock has described the latter sessions as "spectacular in every way". Bobby Joe Whitlock was born Nov. 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, Washington. (706) 886-3077 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. 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 Home in Breckenridge, MN. [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. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children. A school board member came to our house for dinner. 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She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Earl Rodgers of. He was born at the height of the Great Depression. 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. 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. He will be dearly missed and forever loved. Bobby was also known for his abstract sense of humor and served up with his beverage of choice via his beloved Styrofoam cup. 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. Bobby Whitlock, My Dad 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 grew up in Underwood, Minnesota, where he spent as much time as he could fishing. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. He then withdrew from music until releasing It's About Time in 1999. 27 to Apr. Receive the digital, interactive PDF of the newspaper in your inbox. Bobby was a mechanic and owned and operated Sellers Garage. racist or sexually-oriented language. You watched and you learned, from people that had more experience than you. Politicians, community leaders and members packed a ceremony Wednesday for the christening of the new Georgette and Cato Johnson YMCA. Delivered right as the newspaper goes to print on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. 15, Gilbert, LA. Golden Gate Funeral Home, St. Mary's Chapel St. Mary's Chapel. 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina 27407, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Robert Lee Brock. Interment will follow in Shaw Cemetery.<br>Bobby was born in Greenville, MS, on September 9, 1989, to Bobby Whitlock, Jr. and Donna Palmer Cooper. Grizzlies are dominating opponents in the third quarter. He was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing, and growing plants. [11][15] On this tour, Delaney & Bonnie were supporting Clapton's short-lived supergroup Blind Faith, with Steve Winwood. 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. Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. He traveled the Mid-Western and Southern regions of the United States as well as Mexico and Japan. Those desiring may make donations to a charity of their choice. [1][49], After the recording [of Layla], we were on the road, and we scored an enormous amount of drugs to take with us. Funeral services will begin at 12 Noon, Friday, April 30th with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Spotswood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Louis Whitlock; and his sister, Sherry Whitlock. 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. Copyright 2000- Arrangements have been entrusted to Joseph Vertin and Sons Funeral Home. Keep it Clean. The Apollo was ready to test but we had nothing that would lift it. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Notifications from this guestbook will end. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Whitlock. [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). If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 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. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 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. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Bobby Whitlock 41. Halee Sellers and Kaylee Sellers will serve as honorary. Almost two decades latter I was the one that was asked the same question. On Buzzlearn.com, Bobby is listed as a successful Musician who was born in the year of 1948. 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. Bobby had strong leadership skills and inspired and often taught people to be much more than they ever thought they could. 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 was at peace anytime he could be outside and in nature, and spent much of his time hunting, fishing and growing plants. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. He had a brilliant idea, bolt eight Redstones together for the first stage and use the Saturn V third stage as the second stage. I was born in 1957 which was a very exciting year for engineers involved in the rocket program. He became a teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina at a very rough time during the civil rights movement. Recommend Bobby's obituary to your friends. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. 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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. 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. The. 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. They lived in Idaho for a short while until moving to Faribault, MN, in 2014, and finally settling in Breckenridge in 2018.

Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. Is Memphis basketball's buzz back for good? Johnson asked them how much and my daddy and his boss asked, how much did the last one weigh? Interment will follow in Shaw Cemetery.<br>Bobby was born in Greenville, MS, on September 9, 1989, to Bobby Whitlock, Jr. and Donna Palmer Cooper. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Bobby Joe Sellers, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store. They were married for a few weeks less than sixty-three years. He was stationed in Texas, Missouri, New Foundland, and England. Online condolences may be offered at haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com. 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. What he loved the most, however, was spending as much time with his family as he could, especially his two children. 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. It was their life long charity. var year = today.getFullYear() We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 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. Hanes-Lineberry N. Elm chapel is assisting the family. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Her last few weeks she came by his room almost every day to see if he was mentally up to another story or question. Each owed the other his life. Bobby John joined the United States Air Force on Feb 1, 1954, and retired Honorably as a Master Sergeant on Jan 31, 1974. Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Saddleback Church doubles down on support for female pastors, Tigers football announce home-and-home series with Southern Miss. Here's how. I remember him saying over and over again that NASA had go fever and killed them because they were reckless. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Terry Hoyt McClain. Only battles like Antietam, Gettysburg, and the Saar cost more human lives, not even the Ia Drang Valley in Vietnam. Published by The Sun Herald on Apr. The Elton John Band was their opening act. 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. [77], In 2010, Bobby Whitlock: A Rock 'n' Roll Autobiography, written with music historian Marc Roberty, was published, with a foreword by Eric Clapton. That year they mixed the black school and white school evenly both faculty and students. person will not be tolerated. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. He had the student stand beside him at the front of the class and help present the lesson. In his passing he also leaves behind a long time companion of nine years, Rose Stortz of Hattiesburg, MS. Please visit www.spotswoodfh.com for further details and to leave a message of condolence for the family. It is yours to carry into the future. Invalid password or account does not exist. or anything. [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? var year = today.getFullYear() He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 197071. Be Truthful. You know I'm indirectly responsible for disco? All of the orbital Apollo test missions, Skylab, and Apollo Soyuz rode his Saturn 1b. He is also ranked in the richest person list from United States. He was born on March 18, 1948 and his birthplace is Memphis Tennessee. Terms of Service apply. 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. 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. My daddy threw him out of the house and told him not to come back. [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. [9][10], Whitlock contributed on keyboards and vocals to two Delaney & Bonnie albums in 1969, Home and Accept No Substitute. He went to a lot of schools and met a lot of church family. He is best known as a member of the blues-rock band Derek and the Dominos, with Eric Clapton, in 1970-71. 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. Wake @ Independent B. C., 1108 W. Milam, Ennis, Tx., Friday 05-23-03 @ 7:00-9:30 p.m. John E. Beckwith Golden Gate Funeral Home 214-941-7332. He knew soldiers needed ministers and even though he was exempt as a seminary student, he made his name available for the draft. Email Us It was the stage that boosted the Apollo to escape velocity and carried the Lunar Module. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa (Tim) Coons of Shelbyville, Ky, and his son, Bobby (Lorena) Whitlock, Jr. of Versailles, KY. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. Sign up for service and obituary updates. Bobbie Jean Payne Merck, age 87, of Toccoa, passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 at her home. Uncle Bobby was my favorite uncle. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. In May of 1961 Alan Shepard rode his Redstone into space and two months later Gus Grissom did too. | Funeral Home Website by Batesville. I see his reward in every person that knew him. and we spent many of his younger years together. Don't Threaten. [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. Even the caregivers in the Care Center considered him a favorite and were amazed by his life. He was born in Hickman, KY on July 29, 1936. Whitlock's musical career began with Memphis soul acts such as Sam & Dave and Booker T. & the M.G. 15, Gilbert, LA. Little did he know it was probably the other way around more often than not. He owned and operated Bobby Stancil Plumbing for many years. 4066 New Getwell Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38118, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Linda Jane Davis. Bobby was a master gardener and expert target shooter. Whitlock Mortuary, Funerals and Cremations is honored to be serving the family of Bobby Sellers. BOBBY WHITLOCK OBITUARY Whitlock, Bobby Muskegon Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Muskegon. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home. Twice in his career he chose to take a big pay and prestige cut to follow his calling to serve people in Gods name. He was also very independent and pursued his dreams. 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. His father was a Baptist minister. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. [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. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Ken and Troy Whitlock and sisters, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay. Get an email notification whenever someone signs the guestbook. Who is Bobby Whitlock: Bobby Whitlock is a famous American musician. He saw the writing on the wall and knew once we beat the Russians the space program was over. [16][17] Clapton later described Whitlock as "without doubt the most energetic sideman I had ever seen". Bobby was known for being incredibly skilled in his work as an audio-visual installer and master craftsman with Yarbroughs Music and Memphis Audio where he spent more than 40 years. 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 . document.write(year) I lost a friend and my biggest client because I already knew my answer before he finished his thought. When I got up the courage to ask him about it he told me we would not be living in that town next year. var today = new Date() Bobby Joe Whitlock was born on November 24, 1964, to Harvey and Louis (Buckfaster) Whitlock in Moses Lake, WA. Somebody shot a bullet through our front window. 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 excelled in the exacting nature this work required. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. He also leaves behind many cherished nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Saturday 05-24-03 @ 1:00 p.m. Burial @ Oakley Cemetery. How much is that per pound? I remember another incident a few years later when he was principal of an elementary school in South Carolina. Mark Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery where he will receive military honors. He said, I left the space program and went into the classroom to work with children. My mother cooked and canned and did a lot of work on his papers for school so he too could work. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. His entire life he worked with the Masons and with my Mom in the Eastern Star. ", "Keep on Growing" and "Thorn Tree in the Garden". He never thought he was deprived or shorted, rather blessed with wonderful parents and loving brothers and sisters. Bobby loved going for drives and traveling, especially to Idaho. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. He always inspired and often taught people how to be much more than they ever thought they could be. Bobbie Jean was a member of Christ Fellowship. Let others know about your loved one's death. He hunted feral chickens during the war years because his family was poor and Mama could fix chicken with the biscuits they usually had. Bobby was married to Donna Hernandez in 2015 at Nerstrand, MN, and the two were blessed with two children, Courtney and Chelsea. Funeral services will begin at 12 Noon, Friday, April 30th with a Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Spotswood. Born August 23, 1945 in Toccoa, he was a son of the late David and Anne Jarrett Stancil. 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. WHITLOCK, BOBBY L. - 60, services @ New Macedonia B. C., 314 Old Hwy. 7, 2005. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. My daughters, this is your heritage, your history, your family. Dads team said, we cant make orbit with something that heavy, but we can get him in space on a Redstone. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. He was preceded in death by a son, Darin Sellers; brothers, Billy Sellers and Dale Sellers; and a sister, Kathy Sellers Collins. Whitlock's second solo album, also on ABC-Dunhill Records, was Raw Velvet, released in November 1972. 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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Obituary Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. [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 found himself in a horrible place called Inchon, on the coast of Korea with nothing but six miles of beach behind our army. Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Ways to honor Robert Whitlock's life and legacy. How much did it cost? [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 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. Flowers are optional. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. It was April 1961 when Russian Yuri Gagarin orbited the earth. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism GREENSBORO Bobby Winfred Whitlock, 88, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Legacy. Every man that walked on the moon rode on his S-IVb (4 B) third stage. <p>Bobby Whitlock, 57, of Breckenridge, MN, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville, MN. [27][nb 2] On Cropper's advice,[26] he then returned to England to stay with Clapton at his home, Hurtwood Edge, in Surrey. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018, at Ray Funeral Home with Rev. [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". If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. He was part of the team that designed and built the Nike Zeus, a missile that goes from the ground to over ten miles high in less than a minute. That was good eatin as we would say today. [7], Seeking to start a new band, Whitlock and Clapton reunited with Radle and Gordon at a session for P.P. Bobby John Whitlock, age 88, left this world peacefully on Feb 12, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. A student pulled a gun on him. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. My deepest apologies to the entire music world. He was one of six siblings. Are drag performances banned under the drag show bill? Three men, including my Daddy, answered, yes, off the shelf. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Valley Care and Rehab in Barnesville. How Memphis' star is bracing for return, TSSAA keeps football championships in Chattanooga through 2024, Ja Morant threatened security director at mall, incident report says, BankPlus Amphitheater is reopening this spring, The Georgette & Cato Johnson YMCA is the second YMCA to be named after a family of color, DCS: State has stopped housing kids in offices in all but one county, Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks explains WWE-inspired look vs. Lakers, BBB: California company falsely claims their Supplement can treat COVID-19. Threats of harming another His brothers Ken and Troy Whitlock and sisters, Mary McGee, Sue Stines and Etrulia Lindsay preceded him in death. He rose to be assistant superintendent then stepped down and moved to another town as a teacher again. In his personal life, Bobbys qualities were reflective of the finest craftsman-he was original, innovative, organized, dedicated and consistent. It was impossible for us to play badly. 120 Rose Lane [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. Ways to honor Bobby Whitlock's life and legacy. 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. [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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. We were both involved in Professional Wrestling and he sure made my job a lot easier by being there. Southern fried blues rock at its best. Born March 1, 1935 in Franklin County, GA, she was the daughter of the late D. W. and Sarah Gunnells Payne. 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. 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. [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. Bobby John Whitlock, age 88, left this world peacefully on Feb 12, 2023, in Granbury, Texas. 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