Gibson Acres (Cherokee County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gibson Acres ...

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

Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in High Point (NC) on April 2, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Cumming (GA) on January 3, 1991 (a Thursday).
- High Point is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Gibson Acres. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gibson Acres to Sawnee View Gardens
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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Gibson Acres. 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 Gibson Acres to Westview Cemetery
Charlie Briggs (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Frederick Briggs
- He was born in Henderson (NC) on November 13, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Roswell (GA) on February 6, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Henderson is located in Vance County, North Carolina.
- Roswell is located in Fulton County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Austin Cemetery.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Briggs<1>
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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gibson Acres to Oakridge - Glen Oak Cemetery
Scott Crossfield (Aviation pioneer)
- Full name: Albert Scott Crossfield
- He was born in Berkeley (CA) on October 2, 1921 (a Sunday) and died in Ludville (GA) on April 19, 2006 (a Wednesday).
- Berkeley is located in Alameda County, California.
- Ludville is located in Pickens County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Crossfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gibson Acres to Arlington National Cemetery
Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd (Crime figure)
- He was born in Adairsville (GA) on February 3, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in East Liverpool (OH) on October 22, 1934 (a Monday).
- Adairsville is located in Bartow County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- East Liverpool is located in Columbiana County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Akins Cemetery, which is located in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Arthur 'Pretty Boy' Floyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Akins Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Akins Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gibson Acres to Akins Cemetery
Hal Herring (Professional football)
- He was born in Lanett (AL) on February 24, 1924 (a Sunday) and died in Cumming (GA) on February 9, 2014 (a Sunday).
- Lanett is located in Chambers County, Alabama.
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Gibson Acres. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Herring<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gibson Acres to Sawnee View Gardens
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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gibson Acres to Frankfort Cemetery
Willard Lee Nixon (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Taylorsville (GA) on June 17, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Rome (GA) on December 14, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Taylorsville is located in Bartow County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Rome is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at East View Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west northwest of Gibson Acres. The cemetery is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Lee Nixon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for East View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to East View Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gibson Acres to East View 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Gibson Acres. 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 Gibson Acres 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Decatur is located in DeKalb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southeast of Gibson Acres. 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 Gibson Acres 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
Kenny Rogers (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Ray 'Kenny' 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south southeast of Gibson Acres. 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 Gibson Acres to Oakland Cemetery
Nick Rogers (Professional football)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- College Park is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Gibson Acres. 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 Gibson Acres to Westview Cemetery
Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- He was born in Cumming (GA) on August 10, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on November 13, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east northeast of Gibson Acres. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gibson Acres to Sawnee View Gardens
Demaryius Thomas (Professional football)
- 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 in Laurens County, Georgia.
- Roswell is located in Fulton County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Demaryius Thomas<1>
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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee 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 (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gibson Acres 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Gibson Acres (which is located in Cherokee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southeast of Gibson Acres. 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 Gibson Acres 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.