Notable Births & Deaths for South Port ...

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

• Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tueday) at the age of 31.
  • Orlando is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
• 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Darryl Dawkins<1>
• Michael 'Mickey' Doolin     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday) at the age of 71.
  • Orlando is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
• Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Gadsden (AL) on July 1, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (Etowah County, Alabama).
  • Orlando is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.<1>
• Mary Hatcher     (Actress)
  • She was born in Haines City (FL) on June 6, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 3, 2018 (a Tueday) at the age of 88. She is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Haines City is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Mary Hatcher<1>
• Ralph George 'Major' Houk     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Lawrence (KS) on August 9, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Haven (FL) on July 21, 2010 (a Wednesday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery (Polk County, Florida).
  • Winter Haven is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ralph George 'Major' Houk<1>
• Thomas Leach     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in French Creek (NY) on November 4, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Haines City (FL) on September 29, 1969 (a Monday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery (Polk County, Florida).
  • Haines City is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Thomas Leach<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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Teddy Randazzo<1>
• Bob Saget     (Comedian, TV host, director, actor)
  • Full name: Robert Lane Saget
  • He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on May 17, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 9, 2022 (a Sunday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Orlando is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bob Saget<1>
• Bobby Steel Smith     (Singer)
  • He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 16, 2013 (a Saturday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
  • Orlando is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Steel Smith<1>
• Kaye Stevens     (Singer, Actress)
  • Born: Catherine Louise Stephens
  • She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 21, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday) at the age of 79. She is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery (Broward County, Florida).
  • Orlando is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Kaye Stevens<1>
• 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas<1>
• Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Muscotah (KS) on July 27, 1880 (a Tueday) and died in Orlando (FL) on July 27, 1948 (a Tueday) at the age of 68.
  • Orlando is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Joseph Bert 'Joe' Tinker<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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>
• Taft 'Taffy' Wright     (Major League Baseball)
  • Born: Taft Shedron Wright
  • He was born in Tabor City (NC) on August 10, 1911 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on October 22, 1981 (a Thursday) at the age of 70. He is buried at Meadowbrook Cemetery (Robeson County, North Carolina).
  • Orlando is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of South Port.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Taft 'Taffy' Wright<1>

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