Marion (Perry County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Marion ...

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

Coretta Scott King (Social activist, educator)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Coretta Scott King<1>
- She was born in Marion on April 27, 1927 (a Wednesday) and died in Rosarito (Mexico) on January 30, 2006 (a Monday).
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
Eugene Lipscomb (Professional football)
- Full name: Eugene Allen Lipscomb
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Lipscomb<1>
- He was born in Uniontown (AL) on August 9, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on May 10, 1963 (a Friday).
- Uniontown is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Marion. Both communities are located in Perry County.
- Baltimore is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marion to Lincoln Memorial Park
John Trotwood Moore (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Trotwood Moore<1>
- He was born in Marion on August 26, 1858 (a Thursday) and died in Nashville (TN) on May 10, 1929 (a Friday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Olivet Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marion to Mt. Olivet Cemetery
Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson<1>
- He was born in Akron (AL) on January 5, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on November 15, 1985 (a Friday).
- Akron is located in Hale County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Marion (which is located in Perry County).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north of Marion. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marion to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park
Jackson Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackson Riggs 'Old Hoss' Stephenson<1>
- He was born in Akron (AL) on January 5, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Tuscaloosa (AL) on November 15, 1985 (a Friday).
- Akron is located in Hale County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Marion (which is located in Perry County).
- Tuscaloosa is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Tuscaloosa Memorial Park, located 40 miles [64.4 km] to the north of Marion. The cemetery is located in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Tuscaloosa Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marion to Tuscaloosa Memorial Park

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.