Notable Births & Deaths for Harrison ...

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

• Kim Basinger     (Oscar winning actress, producer, activist)
  • Born: Kimila Ann Basinger
  • She was born in Athens (GA) on December 8, 1953 (a Tueday)
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
• Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps     (Professional baseball)
  • He was born in Athens (GA) on March 26, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 25, 2004 (a Wednesday) at the age of 90. He is buried at Houston National Cemetery (Harris County, Texas).
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps<1>
• William C. Hartman     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Thomaston (GA) on March 17, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 16, 2006 (a Thursday) at the age of 91. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William C. Hartman<1>
• Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 10, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 20, 2019 (a Wednesday) at the age of 93. We don't have any burial details.
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson<1>
• Andy Johnson     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Athens (GA) on October 18, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Athens (GA) on May 16, 2018 (a Wednesday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Andy Johnson<1>
• DeForest Kelley     (Actor)
  • Full name: Jackson DeForest Kelley
  • He was born in Toccoa (GA) on January 20, 1920 (a Tueday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 11, 1999 (a Friday) at the age of 79. The body was cremated.
  • Toccoa is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: DeForest Kelley<1>
• Dr. Crawford Williamson Long     (Medical pioneer)
  • He was born in Danielsville (GA) on November 1, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on June 19, 1878 (a Wednesday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Danielsville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
• Beryl Rubinstein     (Composer, pianist)
  • He was born in Athens (GA) on October 26, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on December 29, 1952 (a Monday) at the age of 54. He is buried at Mayfield Cemetery (Cuyahoga County, Ohio).
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Beryl Rubinstein<1>
• Lucy May Stanton     (Artist)
  • She was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 22, 1875 (a Saturday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 19, 1931 (a Thursday) at the age of 55. She is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lucy May Stanton<1>
• Ricky Helton Wilson     (Musician)
  • He was born in Athens (GA) on March 19, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 12, 1985 (a Saturday) at the age of 32. He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery (Clarke County, Georgia).
  • Athens is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Harrison.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ricky Helton Wilson<1>

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