Wilbur Bartley Obituary

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.

Published by Mercury News on Nov. 1, 2012.

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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

November 6, 2012

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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