Bent Creek (Lee County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bent Creek ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bent Creek. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

George Washington Carver (Scientist, inventor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Carver<1>
- He was born in Diamond (MO) on July 12, 1864 (a Tuesday) and died in Tuskegee (AL) on January 5, 1943 (a Tuesday).
- Diamond is located in Newton County, Missouri.
- Tuskegee is located in Macon County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
Viola Fortesque (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Viola Fortesque<1>
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on February 5, 1875 (a Friday) and died on September 16, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Kensico Cemetery
George Addison Grant (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Addison Grant<1>
- He was born in Tallassee (AL) on January 6, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Montgomery (AL) on March 25, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Tallassee is located in Elmore County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Autauga County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Oak Hill Cemetery
Hal Herring (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Herring<1>
- He was born in Lanett (AL) on February 24, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Cumming (GA) on February 9, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Lanett is located in Chambers County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, which is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens<1>
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- From Bent Creek to Sawnee View Gardens
Joe 'Brown Bomber' Louis (Professional boxer)
- Born: Joseph Louis Barrow
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe 'Brown Bomber' Louis<1>
- He was born in LaFayette (AL) on May 13, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Paradise (NV) on April 12, 1981 (a Sunday).
- LaFayette is located in Chambers County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the north of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Paradise is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Arlington National Cemetery
Sam McQuagg (Racer car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam McQuagg<1>
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on November 11, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Columbus (GA) on January 3, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Bent Creek. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Parkhill Cemetery
Rosa Parks (Social activist)
- Born: Rosa Louise McCauley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rosa Parks<1>
- She was born in Tuskegee (AL) on February 4, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on October 24, 2005 (a Monday).
- Tuskegee is located in Macon County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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- From Bent Creek to Woodlawn Cemetery
Beverly Parrish (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beverly Parrish<1>
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 10, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on February 27, 1930 (a Thursday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 10.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Helen Parrish (Actress)
- Full name: Helen Virginia Parrish
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Helen Parrish<1>
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on March 12, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on February 22, 1959 (a Sunday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 35.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Lionel Richie (Singer, songwriter, producer)
- Full name: Lionel Brockman Richie, Jr.
- He was born in Tuskegee (AL) on June 20, 1949 (a Monday).
- Tuskegee is located in Macon County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
Elmer Ray Riddle (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elmer Ray Riddle<1>
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on July 31, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Columbus (GA) on May 14, 1984 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Bent Creek. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Parkhill Cemetery
Milt Smith (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Milt Smith<1>
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on March 27, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in San Diego (CA) on April 11, 1997 (a Friday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Bent Creek to Greenwood Memorial Park
David Mathieson Walker (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Mathieson Walker<1>
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on May 20, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 23, 2001 (a Monday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Arlington National Cemetery
Augusta Jane Evans Wilson (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Augusta Jane Evans Wilson<1>
- She was born in Columbus (GA) on May 8, 1835 (a Friday) and died in Mobile (AL) on May 9, 1909 (a Sunday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Mobile is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of her death, she was 74.
- She is buried at Magnolia Cemetery, which is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Magnolia Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Magnolia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Magnolia Cemetery
Tim Wilson (Comedian, musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tim Wilson<1>
- He was born in Columbus (GA) on August 5, 1961 (a Saturday) and died in Columbus (GA) on February 26, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- Columbus is located in Muscogee County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Bent Creek (which is located in Lee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east southeast of Bent Creek. The cemetery is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bent Creek to Parkhill Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.