Cairo (Union County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Cairo ...

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

Willie Frazier (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Frazier<1>
- He was born in El Dorado (AR) on June 19, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on September 5, 2013 (a Thursday).
- El Dorado is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Cairo. Both communities are located in Union County.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Paradise North Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Paradise North Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Paradise North Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cairo to Paradise North Cemetery
Arvel Odell Hale (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arvel Odell Hale<1>
- He was born in Hosston (LA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on June 9, 1980 (a Monday).
- Hosston is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- El Dorado is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Cairo. Both communities are located in Union County.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cairo. The cemetery is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cairo to Arlington Cemetery
Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson<1>
- He was born in Waldo (AR) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Waldo (AR) on July 27, 1987 (a Monday).
- Waldo is located in Columbia County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Cairo (which is located in Union County).
- Waldo is located in Columbia County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Cairo (which is located in Union County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Waldo Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Cairo. The cemetery is located in Columbia County, Arkansas.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Waldo Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cairo to Waldo Cemetery
William Edward 'Little Willie' John (Singer, entertainer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Edward 'Little Willie' John<1>
- He was born in Cullendale (AR) on November 15, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Walla Walla (WA) on May 26, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Cullendale is located in Ouachita County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Cairo (which is located in Union County).
- Walla Walla is located in Walla Walla County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Detroit Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Detroit Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Detroit Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cairo to Detroit Memorial Park
Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe<1>
- He was born in Waco (TX) on January 11, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on January 8, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Waco is located in McLennan County, Texas.
- El Dorado is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Cairo. Both communities are located in Union County.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Cairo. The cemetery is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cairo to Arlington Cemetery

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.