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Notable Births & Deaths for Kolokee ...

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

  • Joe Auer     (Professional football)
  • Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh     (Professional wrestler)
  • Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews     (Major League Baseball)
  • Mike Cuellar     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on April 2, 2010 (a Friday) at the age of 73.
    • Orlando is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mike Cuellar<1>
  • Darryl Dawkins     (Professional basketball)
    • He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery (Northampton County, Pennsylvania).
    • Orlando is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Darryl Dawkins<1>
  • Michael 'Mickey' Doolin     (Major League Baseball)
  • Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.     (Professional baseball)
  • Kirby Grant     (Actor)
    • Born: Kirby Grant Hoon, Jr.
    • He was born in Butte (MT) on November 24, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Titusville (FL) on October 30, 1985 (a Wednesday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Missoula Cemetery (Missoula County, Montana).
    • Titusville is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kirby Grant<1>
  • Sam Gruneisen     (Professional football)
    • He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Ocoee (FL) on September 28, 2012 (a Friday) at the age of 71.
    • Ocoee is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Sam Gruneisen<1>
  • Richard Manuel     (Musician)
    • He was born on April 3, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 4, 1986 (a Tueday) at the age of 42. He is buried at Avondale Cemetery (Perth County, Ontario).
    • Winter Park is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Richard Manuel<1>
  • Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett     (Musician)
    • He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 7, 2000 (a Monday) at the age of 56.
    • Orlando is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
  • Teddy Randazzo     (Musician)
    • He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 21, 2003 (a Friday) at the age of 68.
    • Orlando is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Teddy Randazzo<1>
  • Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross     (Artist, TV personality)
  • Bob Saget     (Comedian, TV host, director, actor)
  • Bobby Steel Smith     (Singer)
  • Kaye Stevens     (Singer, Actress)
  • James Wren 'Zack' Taylor     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Yulee (FL) on July 27, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Orlando (FL) on September 19, 1974 (a Thursday) at the age of 76.
    • Orlando is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Wren 'Zack' Taylor<1>
  • Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas     (Musician, actor, composer)
    • Full name: Dennis D.T. Thomas
    • He was born in Orlando (FL) on February 9, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on August 7, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
    • Orlando is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas<1>
  • Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker     (Professional baseball)
  • Noble 'Thin Man' Watts     (Musician)
    • He was born in De Land (FL) on February 17, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in De Land (FL) on August 24, 2004 (a Tueday) at the age of 78. He is buried at Union Cemetery (Volusia County, Florida).
    • De Land is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Kolokee.
    • De Land is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Noble 'Thin Man' Watts<1>
  • Monte Weaver     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
    • Orlando is located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Kolokee.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>

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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.









 

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