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Wilbur Bartley, 50, a well-known and highly respected owner of a cellular phone store that had been a fixture in East Oakland since 1996, was shot to death Wednesday night during a robbery at the business.
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You have always on my mind and heart such a kind friend who did not deserve such a heartless act I love you forever my brotha.
Gerard Hicks
December 27, 2012
Like many here, I only knew Wil as "FrontRowFan". Condolences to the family....he will be missed by many.
JW (xramfan)
December 19, 2012
I only knew Wilbur as Front-Row-Fan through a fan forum Jersey Collecting Site and later on at Raiderfans thru some emails we exchanged regarding our Raiders. He had an amazing passion for his jerseys and our Raiders that will be sadly missed. I'm saddened for your loss.
Steve Civ
December 19, 2012
I am a die hard Raiders fan from Vancouver. On a daily basis Wilbur (Front_Row_Fan) would upload Raider videos from local TV channels and put them on the site for everyone to view. When he first started you would see countless people thanking him, and after months of doing it, people just began to rely on him. You could just tell what type of person he was without having ever met him. I can not imagine how he was in real life if you actually knew him. This is terrible news and I hope that his family can stay strong and remember how amazing this man was.
Patrick Ryan
December 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers with the Wilbur Bartley family and friends during this challenging time.
Hawaiian Raider
December 18, 2012
Only knew him through the Raiderfans site, but his loss is deeply felt by all there. I'm very sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Ian Brammer
December 18, 2012
RIP my friend. You are in a better place now. As you always used to say.......Go Raiders!
Jason Smith
December 18, 2012
You will always be one of my favorite Raider fans.. RIP my brotha
Jimmie Mullin
December 18, 2012
I just wanted to leave a message. I never met Will, but I knew him through an online Raiders fan site.
Just to say you will be missed by people that never met you and live 5,000 miles away. Many appreciated your selflessness in keeping Raider fans across the globe up to date.
Sounds like that was the kind of man you were.
RIP
James Parton
December 18, 2012
Thank you for sharing your passion for the things you loved Wilbur Bartley(FrontRowFan), RIP
Anthony
December 18, 2012
The world has taken a step backward..All the best to the family and loved ones..RIP
Jeff
December 18, 2012
RIP Will, condolences to your family.
Daniel Rodriquez
December 17, 2012
RIP my Raider Brother.
Mat Jackson
December 17, 2012
You always had great posts and videos on Raiderfans.com. Your presence will be greatly missed. God Bless
Arois Crews
December 17, 2012
I also knew Wilbur Bartley from Raiderfans.net and wish to pass on my prayers for the family. While I only knew him as front row fan, I regularly watched his videos that he consistently uploaded.
Bryan
December 17, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear this. Wilbur was a good man and my heart is with you
Richard Wood
December 17, 2012
One of the greatest Raider fan ever. I hope you move from the front row, into the owners box this weekend, kick back with Big Al, talk some football... RIP FRF, The RAIDERNATI0N!
Dustin G
December 17, 2012
Rip Raider Brethren. Even though i have never met you, you were one coolest guys the raider fan forum. You will be dearly missed .
Alex Anthony
December 17, 2012
RIP Wil, you are sorely missed
Hayden Nadolny
December 17, 2012
Although I never met Wilbur personally, we have chatted on Raiderfans.net Forum for 6 years. We both have been season ticket holders for many years and chatting about meeting at one of our tailgates. God Bless the Bartley family and pray that who ever was responsible for this is caught and punished to the fullest extent of the law. RIP Wilbur.
Randy (Raider Ran) Piplica
December 17, 2012
I actually rooted for the Raiders last weekend! Bro i love and respect you so very very much! Hope Buffy is up there with you! You are one of the best people i have ever known. God Bless you my friend.
Gary C
November 8, 2012
Rest in peace cousin. You've touched so many lives, I know you will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Danielle Bartley
November 6, 2012
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November 6, 2012
Will was my service manager at Encom. What made him stand out over the rest was his superior customer service and love of his technicians. Will even serviced the office machines on Air Force One! Great memories to a Stellar human being. I love you and miss you.
Dale Chung
November 6, 2012
Rest in peace my brother you will be dearly missed
Carlos Young
November 4, 2012
Mr. Marcus i've been working next to You for The past 7 years. You were a great man that was loved by many. Your service and dedication was unmatched by no other. May your soul rest in peace!!!!
Next door Neighbor
November 4, 2012
Sincere condolences and sympathy to the entire Bartley family, friends, and the community. He will be missed in so many ways.
-- Mike & Nancy Richards
November 3, 2012
Wilbur you will be missed. You were an icon in our community.My heart goes out to your family.
Mona Personius
November 3, 2012
I've known Wilbur since 7th grade. He was always someone willing to help & bless others with what he had. He will be missed.
Donny Archer
November 2, 2012
My God comfort and strengthen the Bartley Family. My boys(now grown) rember you dearly when we resided on 88th av many years ago. I got my first pager from your store and was always helped out by your good advice on other electronic devices. R.I.P. - Carolyn Malbrough and Family
November 2, 2012
RIP.... Another angel taken too soon. My thoughts go out to his family.
Mary Richards
November 2, 2012
Really gone miss you.a good person.r.l.p.
sandra brooks
November 2, 2012
Heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Marcus. I don't know you personally, but my prayers are with your family, friends and our community.
November 2, 2012
mr,bartley,i really miss you very nice person,truly miss,my pray with the family,
November 2, 2012
You'll always be my uncle, and I'll always love you for the memories and for giving my cousin someone that believed in him. You're a hero of mine. Love you Uncle Wilbur, I hope to see you again someday.
Marissa Perry
November 2, 2012
My heart goes out to the family Mr.Marcus R.I.P.
Great man with a big heart for his community. You will be missed.
Elisa Aguilera
November 2, 2012
hi marcus i met u through my wife i boght my phone from u god loves u man just keep smiling u went home to be with the lord miss u it want be the same u r missed now lc terry
LC Terry
November 2, 2012
rip will aka marcus luv u my brother in christ jesus i grew up coming to ur store i bought my 1st pager from u n been coming every since.
betty mays
November 2, 2012
Remembering your great love story today and always.
GERRIE WINSTON
November 2, 2012
betty mays
November 2, 2012
aisha coleman
November 2, 2012
To my great friend Wilbur Bartley Known to me as JT When we were Kids I always knew you loved the Raiders and Jack Tatum playing Football on the grass by my Folks pool I was Walter Payton you was JT, Lots of Memories. Thanks for being a great Friend I will miss You, RIP
Mike Bogacz
November 2, 2012
wilbur better known as marcus my heart goes out to his wife & his kids u are a good person u did not deserve this r.i.p wilbur.
aisha nalls coleman
November 2, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss.
Cathy Ponsano
November 1, 2012
My heartfelt condolence n prayers to the family...Wilbur (Mr.Marcus) was a prominent member of our community he will truly b missed.....R.I.P r Metro PCS Man
Tonya Keller
November 1, 2012
THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND TO MY FAMILY,YOU ALWAYS HELPED US OUT WITH ANY PHONE ISSUES. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY, YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED.
dorian brown
November 1, 2012
Wilbur Bartley, Will, Friend. Thinking of you, your family and your great friends that surrounded your world. Your light will live on in your smile and the kindness you spread every day just being you.
Kim (Burgess) Hood
November 1, 2012
To a very good man.A great husband,father and friend. Rest In Peace my good friend. Much love. You will be missed.
Marcus Gray
November 1, 2012
Wilbur Bartley was like family to us. He will truly be missed by all. May he rest in peace
Erica Perry
November 1, 2012
I am so sorry has happened. Wilbur was one of the nicest people we new and a good friend. We will never forget him. God Bless you Wilbur and your family.
Brooke Bogacz
November 1, 2012
My heartfelt condolenceses to the family. It is heartbreaking to lose a loved one especially like this. He was a fixture there and I am truly sorry for your loss
Marva Robinson
November 1, 2012
Descanse en paz, good man
Rose Lopez y familia
Rosa Lopez
November 1, 2012
Rip to (OUR METRO MAN )those raider chats we had everytime i paid my bill or bought a new charger for my phone.i'll let everybody know YOU sold me and my wife our first METRO's Thanks for not leavin your people in the hood.
darryl/erica foster
November 1, 2012
we send our deepest condolences to the family. Will you will truly be missed and never forgotten for the goodness you brought to the community and they goodness from you heart
tommy and tiffany
November 1, 2012
our deepest condolences go out to the family as Will will be truly missed. He did not deserve what happen to him as he was a good man @ heart.
tiffany doyle
November 1, 2012
R.I.P to a real good friend,father,husband you will be missed in our community,and never forgotten...
Aqueelah Easley
November 1, 2012
My condolences to Will's family. He was a good man and will be missed.
Donna
November 1, 2012
RIP MR.WILBUR AKA MR. MARCUS:( MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO UR FAMILY :(U WERE A VERY NICE MAN AND U WILL B MISSED!THIS IS SO UNFAIR CAUSE U NEVER WERE MEAN,ALWAYS HAD A SMILE GONE BUT NEVER 4GOTTEN.
BRENDA GUTTER
November 1, 2012
RIP MARCUS YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED HE HAVE HELP MY FAMILY OUT FOR SO MANY YEARS.
Linda Jones
November 1, 2012
Joel Dujsik, Foster City, CA
November 1, 2012
Marcus,you will be missed.I'm still in shock.I will think about you when the Oakland Raiders play and all of our conversations we had over the years.My thoughts and prayers go to the family.
November 1, 2012
Wilbur was "a really nice boy I knew in high school." From what I can gather, he didn't change when he became a man. My deep condolances to those who knew and loved him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing.
Wendy Graham
November 1, 2012
OUr thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve this horrible loss. Mr. Bartley was a well respected business man in our community and he will be greatly missed
CItizens For the Lost
November 1, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy to the Bartley family and friends . He was a most valued member of a wonderful family
Ray and Mary Barrett
November 1, 2012
Deepest heartfelt sympathy...prayers for the family and the Oakland community!
Betty McCullough
November 1, 2012
Sendin my prayers and love this is so sad
Monica Woods
November 1, 2012
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