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Notable Births & Deaths for Diamond Landing Ferry ...

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

  • Robert Burton     (Actor)
  • Wallace 'Wally' Moses     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wallace 'Wally' Moses<1>
    • He was born in Uvalda (GA) on October 8, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Vidalia (GA) on October 10, 1990 (a Wednesday).
    • Uvalda is located in Montgomery County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Diamond Landing Ferry (which is located in Laurens County).
    • Vidalia is located in Toombs County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Diamond Landing Ferry (which is located in Laurens County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Pinecrest Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Diamond Landing Ferry. The cemetery is located in Toombs County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pinecrest Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Pinecrest Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Diamond Landing Ferry to Pinecrest Cemetery
  • Sugar Ray Robinson     (Professional boxer)
  • Demaryius Thomas     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Demaryius Thomas<1>
    • He was born in Montrose (GA) on December 25, 1987 (a Friday) and died in Roswell (GA) on December 9, 2021 (a Thursday).
    • Montrose is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Diamond Landing Ferry. Both communities are located in Laurens County.
    • Roswell is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 34.

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.