Wilson (Brevard County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wilson ...

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

Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh<1>
- He was born in Dodge City (KS) on December 18, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Edgewater (FL) on November 3, 2006 (a Friday).
- Dodge City is located in Ford County, Kansas.
- Edgewater is located in Volusia County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Wilson (which is located in Brevard County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Alexandria National Cemetery, which is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alexandria National Cemetery<1>
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Roger Bruce Chaffee (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roger Bruce Chaffee<1>
- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on February 15, 1935 (a Friday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 27, 1967 (a Friday).
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- Cape Canaveral is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Wilson. Both communities are located in Brevard County.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Kirby Grant (Actor)
- Born: Kirby Grant Hoon, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kirby Grant<1>
- He was born in Butte (MT) on November 24, 1911 (a Friday) and died in Titusville (FL) on October 30, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Butte is located in Silver Bow County, Montana.
- Titusville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Wilson. Both communities are located in Brevard County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Missoula Cemetery, which is located in Missoula County, Montana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Missoula Cemetery<1>
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Gregory Bruce Jarvis (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gregory Bruce Jarvis<1>
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on August 24, 1944 (a Thursday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 28, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Cape Canaveral is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Wilson. Both communities are located in Brevard County.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Christa McAuliffe (Astronaut, educator)
- Born: Sharon Christa Corrigan
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Christa McAuliffe<1>
- She was born in Boston (MA) on September 2, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 28, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Cape Canaveral is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Wilson. Both communities are located in Brevard County.
- At the time of her death, she was 37.
- She is buried at Concord Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Concord Calvary Cemetery<1>
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Colonel William Reid Pogue (Astronaut - Skylab 3, USAF, test pilot)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Colonel William Reid Pogue<1>
- He was born in Okemah (OK) on January 23, 1930 (a Thursday) and died in Cocoa Beach (FL) on March 3, 2014 (a Monday).
- Okemah is located in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma.
- Cocoa Beach is located 23 miles [37 km] to the south of Wilson. Both communities are located in Brevard County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
Judith Arlene Resnik (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Judith Arlene Resnik<1>
- She was born in Akron (OH) on April 5, 1949 (a Tuesday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 28, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- Cape Canaveral is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Wilson. Both communities are located in Brevard County.
- At the time of her death, she was 36.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross (Artist, TV personality)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross<1>
- He was born in Daytona Beach (FL) on October 29, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in New Smyrna Beach (FL) on July 4, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- New Smyrna Beach is located in Volusia County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Wilson (which is located in Brevard County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
Francis Richard 'Dick' Scobee (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Richard 'Dick' Scobee<1>
- He was born on May 19, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 28, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Cape Canaveral is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Wilson. Both communities are located in Brevard County.
- At the time of his death, he was 46.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Michael John Smith (Astronaut)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael John Smith<1>
- He was born in Beaufort (NC) on April 30, 1945 (a Monday) and died in Cape Canaveral (FL) on January 28, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Beaufort is located in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- Cape Canaveral is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Wilson. Both communities are located in Brevard County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Cecil W. Stoughton (Photographer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cecil W. Stoughton<1>
- He was born in Oskaloosa (IA) on January 18, 1920 (a Sunday) and died in Merritt Island (FL) on November 3, 2008 (a Monday).
- Oskaloosa is located in Mahaska County, Iowa.
- Merritt Island is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Wilson. Both communities are located in Brevard County.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Wilson to Arlington National 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.