Notable Births & Deaths for Simsville ...

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

• 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Simsville (which is located in Bullock County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
• 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Simsville (which is located in Bullock County).
  • Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Simsville (which is located in Bullock 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 42 miles [67.6 km] to the northwest of Simsville. The cemetery is located in Autauga County, Alabama.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
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• 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Simsville. Both communities are located in Bullock 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 in Pike County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Simsville (which is located in Bullock 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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• 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Simsville (which is located in Bullock 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>
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• 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 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Simsville (which is located in Bullock County).
• 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 in Pike County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Simsville (which is located in Bullock 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.
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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 in Pike County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Simsville (which is located in Bullock 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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