Notable Births & Deaths for Denver ...

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

• Rick Derringer     (Singer, musician, songwriter, producer)
  • Born: Richard Dean Zehringer
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Derringer<1>
  • He was born in Celina (OH) on August 5, 1947 (a Tuesday) and died in Ormond Beach (FL) on May 26, 2025 (a Monday).
  • Celina is located in Mercer County, Ohio.
  • Ormond Beach is located in Volusia County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Denver (which is located in Putnam County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• A. Philip Randolph     (Unionist, civil rights activist)
  • Full name: Asa Philip Randolph
  • He was born in Crescent City (FL) on April 15, 1889 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on May 16, 1979 (a Wednesday).
  • Crescent City is located nearby and to the northeast of Denver.
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 90.
  • We don't have any burial details.
• Noble 'Thin Man' Watts     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Noble 'Thin Man' Watts<1>
  • He was born in De Land (FL) on February 17, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in De Land (FL) on August 24, 2004 (a Tuesday).
  • De Land is located in Volusia County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Denver (which is located in Putnam County).
  • De Land is located in Volusia County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Denver (which is located in Putnam County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • He is buried at Union Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south southeast of Denver. The cemetery is located in Volusia County, Florida.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Union Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Union Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Denver to Union Cemetery