Golden Isles (Chatham County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Golden Isles ...

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

Tom Addison (Professional football)
- Full name: Thomas Marion Addison
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Addison<1>
- He was born in Lancaster (SC) on April 12, 1936 (a Sunday) and died in Bluffton (SC) on June 14, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Lancaster is located in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- Bluffton is located in Beaufort County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Golden Isles (which is located in Chatham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Lancaster Memorial Park, which is located in Lancaster County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lancaster Memorial Park<1>
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Conrad Aiken (Author, editor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Conrad Aiken<1>
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on August 5, 1889 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on August 17, 1973 (a Friday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Golden Isles.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery<1>
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Gregg Allman (Musician - a member of the 'Allman Brothers Band')
- Full name: Gregg LeNoir Allman
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gregg Allman<1>
- He was born in Nashville (TN) on December 8, 1947 (a Monday) and died in Richmond Hill (GA) on May 27, 2017 (a Saturday).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Richmond Hill is located in Bryan County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Golden Isles (which is located in Chatham County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Rose Hill Cemetery, which is located in Bibb County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hill Cemetery<1>
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Connie Haines (Singer, Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Connie Haines<1>
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on January 20, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Clearwater Beach (FL) on September 22, 2008 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- Clearwater Beach is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
Claude Harmon (Professional golf)
- Full name: Eugene Claude Harmon, Sr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Harmon<1>
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on July 14, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on July 23, 1989 (a Sunday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Desert Memorial Park, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Desert Memorial Park<1>
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Jack Leigh (Photographer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Leigh<1>
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on November 8, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on May 18, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Golden Isles.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery<1>
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Johnny Mercer (Songwriter, lyricist)
- Born: John Herndon Mercer
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Mercer<1>
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on November 18, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on June 25, 1976 (a Friday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Golden Isles.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery<1>
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James Moody (Musician)
- Full name: James McLane Moody
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Moody<1>
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on March 26, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in San Diego (CA) on December 9, 2010 (a Thursday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
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James Neill (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Neill<1>
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on September 29, 1860 (a Saturday) and died in Glendale (CA) on March 16, 1931 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- Glendale is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Bonaventure Cemetery, located nearby and to the west northwest of Golden Isles.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bonaventure Cemetery<1>
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Joseph 'King' Oliver (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph 'King' Oliver<1>
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on May 11, 1885 (a Monday) and died in Savannah (GA) on April 10, 1938 (a Sunday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Bronx County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
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Merriman Smith (Journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Merriman Smith<1>
- He was born in Savannah (GA) on February 10, 1913 (a Monday) and died in Alexandria (VA) on April 13, 1970 (a Monday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- Alexandria is located in Alexandria City, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
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Odette Taylor (Actress, entertainer, author)
- Born: Elizabeth Lee Kirkland
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Odette Taylor<1>
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on September 26, 1869 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 8, 1936 (a Tuesday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 67.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
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Ellen Wilson (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Woodrow Wilson (1913 - 1921) - she died before the end of Wilson's Presidency)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellen Wilson<1>
- She was born in Savannah (GA) on May 15, 1860 (a Tuesday) and died in Washington, DC on August 6, 1914 (a Thursday).
- Savannah is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Golden Isles. Both communities are located in Chatham County.
- At the time of her death, she was 54.
- She is buried at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, which is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
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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.