Charles Robert "Bobby" Whitfield

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Charles Whitfield Obituary

Name: Visitation for Charles Robert "Bobby" Whitfield
Start: 2024-03-02T12:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-03-02T13:00:00.000Z
Location: North Point Baptist Church

Whitfield, Charles Robert "Bobby"

March 16, 1931 - January 30, 2024

Mr. Charles Robert "Bobby" Whitfield, age 92, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 30, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1931, in Hopkins County, Kentucky, where he grew up. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Iva Whitfield, sister and brother-in-law, Nell and Jack Tapp, and sister Arda Mae. Bobby graduated from Nortonville High School in Kentucky. At a very early age he started taking piano lessons with his brother-in-law, Jack Tipp. He developed a love for southern gospel music at the young age of 13. Soon after he became a pianist with four school friends and formed the Harmony Boys Quarter. After graduation, he joined the Gospelaires Quartet in Gallatin, Tennessee. From 1950-1957, he was with Wally Fowler and the Oak Ridge Quartet, except for two years from 1951-1953 while serving in the Army Signal Corps. Bobby faithfully served his Lord as pianist at Cedar Forest Baptist Church for 20 years and then at North Point Baptist Church for 30 years. His chosen occupation was to be a barber. Where he first worked at LeVan's Barber Shop and then at Old Town Barber Shop for a combined total of 55 years. Bobby is survived by "the love of his life" and his bride of 70 years, Caroleen "Leny" Whitfield; his "baby girl" and daughter, Kathy Welch (Tony); two grandsons, Cole Welch, and Grant Welch (Theresa); great-granddaughter, Brooke Welch; great-grandson, Harrison Welch; niece, Dixi Greschuck (John); great-nephew, Chris; great-niece, Leigh Alice; and great-great nephew, Quinton. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Brookridge Retirement Community. A very special thank you to Cathy Deaton, his nurse, and to Ashley Donahue, his trusted Physician Assistant and angel sent from heaven. Their excellent care for Bobby and his family was truly unmatched.

A private graveside service will be held for the immediate family. A service to honor Bobby's life will be announced at a later date. It is requested that any memorials be made to North Point Baptist Church at 4980 University Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.

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Published by Winston-Salem Journal on Feb. 4, 2024.

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Joel Furrow

February 12, 2024

Bobby was one of the kindest, warm people anyone could ever wish to meet. His faith in Jesus radiated from his smile and through is fingers on any piano that he made sing. Separated by many decades, Bobby wasn't only another older man at church - to me he was a friend who I looked forward to seeing when I returned to town - always so personal and loved catching up, hearing what I was up to. That was as true when I was 12 years old and as it was when I was 38. I'm grateful for the honor to have known him, to have been lead in worship by him and to have my hair buzzed by him. Thank you, Bobby, for the blessing you have been for so long and for so many.

Patty Deane

February 6, 2024

My husband and Bobby shared a great relationship. He was always willing to play for my husband to sing and said he was easy to play for. They are both in heaven now. They may be playing and singing with each other in glory He would often call to check on us if before he became ill. He was kind, thoughtful, and so friendly. it was easy to tell Bobby loved the Lord. He was a dear friend. I will always remember him.

Randy Griffin

February 5, 2024

To a fine Christian man who was always the same! He started cutting my hair with Levan, and he was the best. He will be sorely missed by many people.

Billy Ingram

February 5, 2024

Bobby was my counselor first and also my barber. I will always treasure my friendship in the Lord with Bobby. My heartfelt prayers go out to the family.

Ed Shelton

February 5, 2024

Bobby was a very good man and one of the nicest people i have known. He will be missed, but always remember by all who knew and admired him.

Ed Shelton, Charlotte.

Elaine Falkenberry-Yates

February 4, 2024

Kathy, sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved father.. may god surround you with his love and peace!!!! Prayers for you and your family during this time! My love, Elaine

Lynne Little

February 4, 2024

Dear Kathy,
Sending heartfelt sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time. We think fondly of you and Tony often.
Sincerely,
Lynne and Curtis Little

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