Notable Births & Deaths for Cram ...

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

Johnny Cash (Singer, songwriter, musician, actor)
- Born: J.R. Cash
- He was born in Kingsland (AR) on February 26, 1932 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 12, 2003 (a Friday).
- Kingsland is located in Cleveland County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Cram (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Cash<1>
Willie Frazier (Professional football)
- 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 in Union County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Cram (which is located in Calhoun 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willie Frazier<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Paradise North Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Paradise North Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cram to Paradise North Cemetery
Arvel Odell Hale (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Union County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Cram (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Cram. The cemetery is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arvel Odell Hale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cram to Arlington Cemetery
Little Willie John (Singer, entertainer)
- Full name: William Edward John
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Cram (which is located in Calhoun 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 East.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Little Willie John<1>
Charles Portis (Author)
- Full name: Charles McColl Portis
- He was born in El Dorado (AR) on December 28, 1933 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on February 17, 2020 (a Monday).
- El Dorado is located in Union County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Cram (which is located in Calhoun County).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Hamburg Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the southeast of Cram. The cemetery is located in Ashley County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Portis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hamburg Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hamburg Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cram to Hamburg Cemetery
Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Union County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Cram (which is located in Calhoun County).
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Cram. The cemetery is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Cram 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.