Rockwall, TX (September 25, 2023) – On Thursday, September 21, JER Chilton YMCA in Rockwall held a special event to commemorate the contributions of Bob Chilton, who was an avid supporter and friend. The evening kicked off with a ribbon cutting with the Royse City Chamber of Commerce. All in attendance spoke to the significant […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 6, 2021) Celebration of Life Memorial Services for James Edward Robert “Bob” Chilton III will be 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home, 7405 W. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75225. Chilton was 88 years old, and died tragically on Sept. 26, 2021. He was a successful businessman, author, […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Sept. 28, 2021) The Rockwall community mourns the loss of J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton, namesake of the Rockwall YMCA, whose life was taken Sept. 26 following an automobile accident near his home in West Palm Beach, Florida. The phrase “Renaissance man” echoes throughout our community, as friends and associates search for adequate words to […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — June 1, 2017) Award-winning art photographer Bob Chilton will be signing copies of his latest book – The Lightness of Darkness – at the J.E.R. Chilton YMCA at Rockwall on Wednesday, June 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Chilton, who has taken photos all over the world, is past president of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Dec. 5, 2016) Award-winning art photographer Bob Chilton of Rockwall will host a Holiday Open House and Gallery Sale from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 at Rockwall’s Uptown Downtown Art Gallery, 301 N. San Jacinto. During the event, Chilton will showcase his soon to be released Artistic Cell Phone Photography […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 9, 2015) After numerous requests from his photography fans, Bob Chilton will conduct a two-hour workshop on how to capture stunning images using the art of the mobile phone. The award-winning photographer will teach participatns about editing, portraits, HDR and much more. The event will be 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June […]
ROCKWALL,TX (Nov. 25, 2014) A ribbon cutting ceremony and Open House on Nov. 20 marked the completion of Phase I renovations and the official opening of the newly expanded JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall. Larry Parks, longtime member of the JER Chilton YMCA Board of Management and Chairman of the Capital Campaign, described the occasion […]
ROCKWALL, TX (July 21, 2014) The one-man show, ‘All of the Above’, a photography exhibit by Bob Chilton, has been extended for viewing through August 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays & by appointment on Sundays at the Artists Gallery on the Square, 102 S. Goliad. Chilton, who has taken photos all over […]
ROCKWALL, TX (June 9, 2014) The Artists Gallery on the Square will exhibit the photographic work of Bob Chilton beginning this Saturday through July 14. There will be a a public reception from 6 to 8 p.m. June 21. The one-man show, ‘All of the Above’, can be viewed from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. […]
Rockwall Y to unveil new logo, change its name to J.E.R. ‘Bob’ Chilton YMCA (Rockwall – November 29, 2012) Dallas businessman and philanthropist J.E.R. “Bob” Chilton of Heath announced today that he is donating $2.5 million to the Rockwall County YMCA. The gift is the second largest donation the Dallas Y has received in its 127-year […]