Simmons Crossroads (Tallapoosa County, AL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Simmons Crossroads ...

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

James O. Anderson, Jr. (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James O. Anderson, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Wetumpka (AL) on July 13, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Billings (MT) on September 14, 1969 (a Sunday).
- Wetumpka is located in Elmore County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Simmons Crossroads (which is located in Tallapoosa County).
- Billings is located in Yellowstone County, Montana.
- At the time of his death, he was 48.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simmons Crossroads to Valhalla Memorial Park
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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Simmons Crossroads (which is located in Tallapoosa County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Simmons Crossroads (which is located in Tallapoosa County).
- Montgomery is located in Montgomery County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the west southwest of Simmons Crossroads. The cemetery is located in Autauga County, Alabama.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simmons Crossroads to Oak Hill Cemetery
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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Simmons Crossroads (which is located in Tallapoosa 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simmons Crossroads to Arlington National 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Simmons Crossroads (which is located in Tallapoosa 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>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simmons Crossroads to Woodlawn 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Simmons Crossroads (which is located in Tallapoosa County).
Thomas Jefferson 'Tom' Young (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Jefferson 'Tom' Young<1>
- He was born in Wetumpka (AL) on September 6, 1902 (a Saturday) and died in Seattle (WA) on December 27, 1964 (a Sunday).
- Wetumpka is located in Elmore County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Simmons Crossroads (which is located in Tallapoosa County).
- Seattle is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Simmons Crossroads to Sunset Hills 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.