Dix - Leeson (Fayette County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Dix - Leeson ...

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

James 'Kokomo' Arnold (Musician)
- He was born in Lovejoy (GA) on February 15, 1901 (a Friday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 8, 1968 (a Friday).
- Lovejoy is located in Clayton County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Kokomo' Arnold<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Burr Oak Cemetery
James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Barnett (GA) on October 5, 1889 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on July 28, 1954 (a Wednesday).
- Barnett is located in Warren County, Georgia.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Westview Cemetery
Dee Clark (Singer)
- Born: Delectus Clark
- He was born in Blytheville (AR) on November 7, 1938 (a Monday) and died in Smyrna (GA) on December 7, 1990 (a Friday).
- Blytheville is located in Mississippi County, Arkansas.
- Smyrna is located in Cobb County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dee Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Thomas Andrew 'Georgia Tom' Dorsey (Composer, arranger)
- He was born in Villa Rica (GA) on July 1, 1899 (a Saturday) and died in Chicago (IL) on January 23, 1993 (a Saturday).
- Villa Rica is located in Douglas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Andrew 'Georgia Tom' Dorsey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Oak Woods Cemetery
Alexander John Drysdale (Painter)
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on March 2, 1870 (a Wednesday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on February 9, 1924 (a Saturday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Metairie Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alexander John Drysdale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Metairie Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Metairie Cemetery (LA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Metairie Cemetery
Mike 'Johnny Grunge' Durham (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Sulphur (LA) on July 10, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Peachtree City (GA) on February 16, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Sulphur is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Peachtree City is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest of Dix - Leeson. Both communities are located in Fayette County.
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery, which is located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Johnny Grunge' Durham<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery (LA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Mimosa - Pines South Cemetery
Jesse Fuller (Musician)
- He was born in Jonesboro (GA) on March 12, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Oakland (CA) on January 29, 1976 (a Thursday).
- Jonesboro is located in Clayton County and is 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Oakland is located in Alameda County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Alameda County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jesse Fuller<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Evergreen Cemetery
Elizabeth Ann Hulette (Entertainer)
- She was born in Frankfort (KY) on November 19, 1960 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 1, 2003 (a Thursday).
- Frankfort is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of her death, she was 42.
- She is buried at Frankfort Cemetery, which is located in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth Ann Hulette<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Frankfort Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Frankfort Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Frankfort Cemetery
Holly Hunter (Oscar winning actress, producer)
- She was born in Conyers (GA) on March 20, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Conyers is located in Rockdale County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
Greg McCrary, Sr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Griffin (GA) on March 24, 1952 (a Monday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on April 9, 2013 (a Tuesday).
- Griffin is located in Spalding County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Hillandale Memorial Gardens, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east northeast of Dix - Leeson. The cemetery is located in DeKalb County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Greg McCrary, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillandale Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillandale Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Hillandale Memorial Gardens
Eve Meyer (Actress, producer, model)
- Born: Evelyn Eugene Turner
- She was born in Griffin (GA) on December 13, 1928 (a Thursday) and died in San Cristobal de La Laguna (Spain) on March 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Griffin is located in Spalding County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of her death, she was 48.
- She is buried at Sunnyside Baptist Church Cemetery, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Dix - Leeson. The cemetery is located in Spalding County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eve Meyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunnyside Baptist Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunnyside Baptist Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Sunnyside Baptist Church Cemetery
William A. Paschal (Professional football)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 28, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 25, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William A. Paschal<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Westview Cemetery
Joseph Lee Pope (Musician)
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on November 6, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Decatur (GA) on March 16, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Decatur is located in DeKalb County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Lee Pope<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Lincoln Cemetery
Julia Roberts (Oscar nominated actress)
- Full name: Julia Fiona Roberts
- She was born in Smyrna (GA) on October 28, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Smyrna is located in Cobb County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
Kenny Rogers (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Ray Rogers
- He was born in Houston (TX) on August 21, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Sandy Springs (GA) on March 20, 2020 (a Friday).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Sandy Springs is located in Fulton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the north northeast of Dix - Leeson. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenny Rogers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Oakland Cemetery
Nick Rogers (Professional football)
- Full name: Nicholas Quixote Rogers
- He was born in East Point (GA) on May 31, 1979 (a Thursday) and died in College Park (GA) on May 3, 2010 (a Monday).
- East Point is located in Fulton County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- College Park is located in Fulton County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Rogers<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Westview Cemetery
Patrick Sky (Singer, songwriter, musician, producer)
- Born: Patrick Linch
- He was born in College Park (GA) on October 2, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Asheville (NC) on May 26, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- College Park is located in Fulton County and is 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Asheville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- We don't have any burial details.
Fred 'Dixie' Walker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Villa Rica (GA) on September 24, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on May 17, 1982 (a Monday).
- Villa Rica is located in Douglas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Elmwood Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Fred 'Dixie' Walker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Elmwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Elmwood Cemetery (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Elmwood Cemetery
Richard Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- Born: Richard C. Williams
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, which is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Parkhill Cemetery (GA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Parkhill Cemetery
Richard C. Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson (which is located in Fayette County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Dix - Leeson. The cemetery is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard C. Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Georgia Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Georgia Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Dix - Leeson to Georgia Memorial Park

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.