Bayboro (Colquitt County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Bayboro ...

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

Jimmy Bryant (Musician)
- Born: Ivy John Bryant, Jr.
- He was born in Moultrie (GA) on March 5, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Moultrie (GA) on September 22, 1980 (a Monday).
- Moultrie is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Bayboro. Both communities are located in Colquitt County.
- Moultrie is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Bayboro. Both communities are located in Colquitt County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Bryant<1>
Joseph 'Joe' Cooper (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Winnipeg (MB) on December 14, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Tifton (GA) on March 30, 1979 (a Friday).
- Tifton is located in Tift County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Bayboro (which is located in Colquitt County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Manitoba.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'Joe' Cooper<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (MB) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bayboro to Elmwood Cemetery
Eugene Corbett 'Gene' Patterson (Journalist, Civil Rights activist)
- He was born in Valdosta (GA) on October 15, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 12, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Valdosta is located in Lowndes County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Bayboro (which is located in Colquitt County).
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Corbett 'Gene' Patterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bayboro to Arlington National Cemetery
Billy Joe Royal (Singer)
- He was born in Valdosta (GA) on April 3, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Morehead City (NC) on October 6, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Valdosta is located in Lowndes County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Bayboro (which is located in Colquitt County).
- Morehead City is located in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Joe Royal<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (NC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Bayboro to Greenwood Cemetery
Demond Wilson (Actor, author, pastor)
- Full name: Grady Demond Wilson
- He was born in Valdosta (GA) on October 13, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Valdosta is located in Lowndes County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Bayboro (which is located in Colquitt County).

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.