Booker Heights (Thomas County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Booker Heights ...

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

Bonnie Wright Bonnell (Actress)
- She was born in Thomasville (GA) on August 1, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in West Los Angeles (CA) on March 14, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Thomasville is located nearby and to the southeast of Booker Heights.
- West Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bonnie Wright Bonnell<1>
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 in Colquitt County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Booker Heights (which is located in Thomas County).
- Moultrie is located in Colquitt County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast of Booker Heights (which is located in Thomas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Bryant<1>
Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Camilla (GA) on February 14, 1897 (a Sunday) and died in New York (NY) on November 16, 1927 (a Wednesday).
- Camilla is located in Mitchell County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Booker Heights (which is located in Thomas County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore 'Tiger' Flowers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Booker Heights to Lincoln Cemetery
Jackie Robinson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Jack Roosevelt Robinson
- He was born in Cairo (GA) on January 31, 1919 (a Friday) and died in Stamford (CT) on October 24, 1972 (a Tuesday).
- Cairo is located in Grady County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of Booker Heights (which is located in Thomas County).
- Stamford is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie Robinson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cypress Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cypress Hills Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Booker Heights to Cypress Hills Cemetery
Rev. Hosea Lorenzo Williams, Sr. (Social reformer, activist)
- He was born in Attapulgus (GA) on January 5, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on November 16, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Attapulgus is located in Decatur County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Booker Heights (which is located in Thomas County).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rev. Hosea Lorenzo Williams, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Booker Heights to Lincoln Cemetery
Scott Wilson (Actor)
- Born: William Delano Wilson
- He was born in Thomasville (GA) on March 29, 1942 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 6, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Thomasville is located nearby and to the southeast of Booker Heights.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Booker Heights to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Joanne Woodward (Oscar winning actress, producer, activist, philanthropist)
- Full name: Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward
- She was born in Thomasville (GA) on February 27, 1930 (a Thursday).
- Thomasville is located nearby and to the southeast of Booker Heights.

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.