Camp Pershing (Perry County, AR)

Notable Births & Deaths for Camp Pershing ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Camp Pershing. 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 Pinckney Alley (Cartoonist)
- He was born in Benton (AR) on January 11, 1885 (a Sunday) and died in Memphis (TN) on April 16, 1934 (a Monday) at the age of 49. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
- Benton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Pinckney Alley<1>
Bernie Babcock (Author, playwright, journalist)
- She was born in Union (OH) on April 28, 1868 (a Tueday) and died in Petit Jean (AR) on June 14, 1962 (a Thursday) at the age of 94. She is buried at Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery (Pulaski County, Arkansas).
- Petit Jean is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bernie Babcock<1>
Marvin Edward Blaylock (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Fort Smith (AR) on September 30, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Conway (AR) on October 23, 1993 (a Saturday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Pinecrest Memorial Park (Saline County, Arkansas).
- Conway is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marvin Edward Blaylock<1>
Robert Fallon (Actor)
- He was born in Memphis (TN) on October 17, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Hot Springs (AR) on May 5, 1995 (a Friday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Hot Springs is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Fallon<1>
Ellis Kinder (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Atkins (AR) on July 26, 1914 (a Sunday) and died in Jackson (TN) on October 16, 1968 (a Wednesday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Highland Memorial Gardens (Madison County, Tennessee).
- Atkins is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ellis Kinder<1>
Alan Ladd (Actor)
- Full name: Alan Wallbridge Ladd, Sr.
- He was born in Hot Springs (AR) on September 3, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on January 29, 1964 (a Wednesday) at the age of 50. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
- Hot Springs is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Alan Ladd<1>
Robert Loveman (Poet, lyricist)
- He was born in Cleveland (OH) on April 11, 1864 (a Monday) and died in Hot Springs (AR) on July 10, 1923 (a Tueday) at the age of 59. He is buried at West Hill Cemetery (Whitfield County, Georgia).
- Hot Springs is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Loveman<1>
Patsy Montana (Musician)
- Born: Rubye Rebecca Blevins
- She was born in Hot Springs (AR) on October 30, 1908 (a Friday) and died in San Jacinto (CA) on May 3, 1996 (a Friday) at the age of 87. She is buried at Riverside National Cemetery (Riverside County, California).
- Hot Springs is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patsy Montana<1>
Elihan Pitts (Professional football)
- Full name: Elihan Eugene Pitts
- He was born in Mayflower (AR) on February 3, 1938 (a Thursday) and died in Buffalo (NY) on July 10, 1998 (a Friday) at the age of 60. The body was cremated.
- Mayflower is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Elihan Pitts<1>
James Edward 'Jimmy' Zinn (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Benton (AR) on January 21, 1895 (a Monday) and died in Memphis (TN) on February 26, 1991 (a Tueday) at the age of 96. He is buried at Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery (Pulaski County, Arkansas).
- Benton is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Camp Pershing.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Edward 'Jimmy' Zinn<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.