Notable Births & Deaths for Coleman ...

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

• Dave Monroe Edwards     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave Monroe Edwards<1>
  • He was born in Columbia (AL) on December 14, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Laguna Park (TX) on December 6, 2016 (a Tuesday).
  • Columbia is located in Houston County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Coleman (which is located in Randolph County).
  • Laguna Park is located in Bosque County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • The body was cremated.
• Fletcher 'Smack' Henderson     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fletcher 'Smack' Henderson<1>
  • He was born in Cuthbert (GA) on December 18, 1897 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on December 29, 1952 (a Monday).
  • Cuthbert is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Coleman. Both communities are located in Randolph County.
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Coleman. The cemetery is located in Randolph County, Georgia.
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Coleman to Greenwood Cemetery
• Otis Redding     (Singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Otis Redding<1>
  • He was born in Dawson (GA) on September 9, 1941 (a Tuesday) and died in Madison (WI) on December 10, 1967 (a Sunday).
  • Dawson is located in Terrell County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Coleman (which is located in Randolph County).
  • Madison is located in Dane County, Wisconsin.
  • At the time of his death, he was 26.
  • He is buried at Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds, which is located in Jones County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Coleman to Big O Ranch Redding Family Estate Grounds
• John Wellborn Root     (Architect)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wellborn Root<1>
  • He was born in Lumpkin (GA) on January 10, 1850 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 15, 1891 (a Thursday).
  • Lumpkin is located in Stewart County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Coleman (which is located in Randolph County).
  • Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • At the time of his death, he was 41.
  • He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Coleman to Graceland Cemetery