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Notable Births & Deaths for Peace ...

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

  • Vern Gosdin     (Singer, songwriter)
    • He was born in Woodland (AL) on August 5, 1934 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on April 28, 2009 (a Tueday) at the age of 74. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery (Davidson County, Tennessee).
    • Woodland is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast of Peace.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Vern Gosdin<1>
  • Joe Louis     (Professional boxer)
    • Born: Joseph Louis Barrow
    • He was born in LaFayette (AL) on May 13, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Paradise (NV) on April 12, 1981 (a Sunday) at the age of 66. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery (Arlington County, Virginia).
    • LaFayette is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Peace.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joe Louis<1>

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.