Bridgeport (Jackson County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bridgeport ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Bridgeport. 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.

Arthur Herbert Brooks, Sr. (Singer)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on November 4, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on November 22, 2015 (a Sunday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Bridgeport. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Herbert Brooks, Sr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chattanooga National Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Chattanooga National Cemetery
Robert Lee 'Pat' Dillard (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on June 12, 1873 (a Thursday) and died in Denver (CO) on July 22, 1907 (a Monday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Bridgeport. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Lee 'Pat' Dillard<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Forest Hills Cemetery
Joseph William 'Joe' Engel (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Washington, DC on March 12, 1893 (a Sunday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on June 12, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Bridgeport. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph William 'Joe' Engel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Forest Hills Cemetery
Cal Ermer (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Calvin Coolidge Ermer
- He was born in Baltimore (MD) on November 10, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on August 8, 2009 (a Saturday).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Bridgeport. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cal Ermer<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chattanooga National Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Chattanooga National Cemetery
Sam Gooden (Singer)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on September 2, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on August 4, 2022 (a Thursday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Bridgeport. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Gooden<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chattanooga National Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Chattanooga National Cemetery
James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Cleveland (TN) on December 10, 1889 (a Tuesday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on February 14, 1967 (a Tuesday).
- Cleveland is located in Bradley County, Tennessee.
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Bridgeport. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hills Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Forest Hills Cemetery
Leslie Jordan (Actor, comedian, writer, singer)
- Full name: Leslie Allen Jordan
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 29, 1955 (a Friday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on October 24, 2022 (a Monday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Hamilton Memorial Gardens, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Bridgeport. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leslie Jordan<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hamilton Memorial Gardens (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Hamilton Memorial Gardens
Charlie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Charles Elzer Loudermilk
- He was born in Henagar (AL) on July 7, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Wartrace (TN) on January 26, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Henagar is located in DeKalb County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- Wartrace is located in Bedford County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Louvin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Ira Lonnie Louvin (Singer, songwriter)
- Born: Ira Lonnie Loudermilk
- He was born in Section (AL) on April 21, 1924 (a Monday) and died in Williamsburg (MO) on June 20, 1965 (a Sunday).
- Section is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Bridgeport. Both communities are located in Jackson County.
- Williamsburg is located in Callaway County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ira Lonnie Louvin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Samuel S. 'The Dixie Thrush' Nicklin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on December 16, 1876 (a Saturday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on March 13, 1932 (a Sunday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Chattanooga National Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east northeast of Bridgeport. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel S. 'The Dixie Thrush' Nicklin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chattanooga National Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Chattanooga National Cemetery
Jobyna Ralston (Actress)
- Born: Jobyna Lancasster Raulston
- She was born in South Pittsburg (TN) on November 21, 1900 (a Wednesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on January 22, 1967 (a Sunday).
- South Pittsburg is located nearby and to the north of Bridgeport.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jobyna Ralston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey (Professional football)
- He was born in Townsend (TN) on March 16, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Signal Hills (TN) on September 16, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Townsend is located in Blount County, Tennessee.
- Signal Hills is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Blount County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Grandview Cemetery
Dinah Shore (Singer, actress, entertainer)
- Born: Frances Rose Shore
- She was born in Winchester (TN) on February 29, 1916 (a Tuesday) (which is Leap Day) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 24, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Winchester is located in Franklin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Hillside Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dinah Shore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillside Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Hillside Memorial Park
Bessie Smith (Musician)
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on April 15, 1894 (a Sunday) and died in Clarksdale (MS) on September 26, 1937 (a Sunday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- Clarksdale is located in Coahoma County, Mississippi.
- At the time of her death, she was 43.
- She is buried at Mt. Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Lawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Lawn Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Mt. Lawn Cemetery
Valaida Snow (Musician, singer, actress)
- She was born in Chattanooga (TN) on June 2, 1905 (a Friday) and died in New York (NY) on May 30, 1956 (a Wednesday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 50.
- She is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Bridgeport. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Valaida Snow<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Greenwood Cemetery
Leon Lamar 'Daddy Wags' Wagner (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Chattanooga (TN) on May 13, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 3, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Bridgeport (which is located in Jackson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leon Lamar 'Daddy Wags' Wagner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bridgeport to Riverside National 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.