Notable Births & Deaths for Saco ...

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

• Oscar Gamble     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Gamble<1>
  • He was born in Ramer (AL) on December 20, 1949 (a Tuesday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on January 31, 2018 (a Wednesday).
  • Ramer is located in Montgomery County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Saco (which is located in Pike County).
  • Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Eddie James Kendrick     (Singer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie James Kendrick<1>
  • He was born in Union Springs (AL) on October 5, 1992 (a Monday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on October 5, 1992 (a Monday).
  • Union Springs is located in Bullock County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Saco (which is located in Pike County).
  • Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
  • At the time of his death, he was 0.
  • He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery<1>
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• John Robert Lewis     (Politician, civil rights leader)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Robert Lewis<1>
  • He was born in Troy (AL) on February 21, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on July 17, 2020 (a Friday).
  • Troy is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Saco. Both communities are located in Pike County.
  • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
  • He is buried at South View Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
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• Clarence 'Pinetop' Smith     (Entertainer)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'Pinetop' Smith<1>
  • He was born in Troy (AL) on June 11, 1904 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on March 15, 1929 (a Friday).
  • Troy is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Saco. Both communities are located in Pike County.
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 24.
  • He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery<1>
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• Cecil Jefferson Stewart     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecil Jefferson Stewart<1>
  • He was born in Troy (AL) on December 8, 1896 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 18, 1960 (a Monday).
  • Troy is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Saco. Both communities are located in Pike County.
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 63.
  • He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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• Don Sutton     (Professional baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Don Sutton<1>
  • He was born in Clio (AL) on April 2, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on January 18, 2021 (a Monday).
  • Clio is located in Barbour County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Saco (which is located in Pike County).
  • Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 75.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Mae 'Big Mama' Thornton<1>
  • She was born in Ariton (AL) on December 11, 1926 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 25, 1984 (a Wednesday).
  • Ariton is located in Dale County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Saco (which is located in Pike County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of her death, she was 57.
  • She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
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