Holly Springs (Jackson County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Holly Springs ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Holly Springs. 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)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling<1>
- 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 west of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Holly Springs. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Sawnee View Gardens
Kim Basinger (Oscar winning actress, producer, activist)
- Born: Kimila Ann Basinger
- She was born in Athens (GA) on December 8, 1953 (a Tuesday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
Ezzard Mack Charles (Professional boxer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezzard Mack Charles<1>
- He was born in Lawrenceville (GA) on July 7, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 28, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrenceville is located in Gwinnett County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Burr Oak Cemetery
Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps<1>
- He was born in Athens (GA) on March 26, 1914 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 25, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Houston National Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Houston National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Houston National Cemetery
William C. Hartman (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William C. Hartman<1>
- He was born in Thomaston (GA) on March 17, 1915 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 16, 2006 (a Thursday).
- Thomaston is located in Upson County, Georgia.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Hal Herring (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Herring<1>
- 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 west of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Holly Springs. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Sawnee View Gardens
Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson<1>
- He was born in Little Rock (AR) on February 10, 1926 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 20, 2019 (a Wednesday).
- Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.
Andy Johnson (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Johnson<1>
- He was born in Athens (GA) on October 18, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Athens (GA) on May 16, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Oconee Hill Cemetery
DeForest Kelley (Actor)
- Full name: Jackson DeForest Kelley
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeForest Kelley<1>
- He was born in Toccoa (GA) on January 20, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 11, 1999 (a Friday).
- Toccoa is located in Stephens County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- The body was cremated.
Dr. Crawford Williamson Long (Medical pioneer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
- He was born in Danielsville (GA) on November 1, 1815 (a Wednesday) and died in Athens (GA) on June 19, 1878 (a Wednesday).
- Danielsville is located in Madison County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Oconee Hill Cemetery
William Lamar 'Billy' Lothridge (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Lamar 'Billy' Lothridge<1>
- He was born in Cleveland (GA) on January 1, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Pensacola (FL) on February 23, 1996 (a Friday).
- Cleveland is located in White County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- Pensacola is located in Escambia County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize<1>
- He was born in Demorest (GA) on January 7, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Demorest (GA) on June 2, 1993 (a Wednesday).
- Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Holly Springs. The cemetery is located in Habersham County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Yonah Memorial Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Holly Springs to Yonah Memorial Gardens
Beryl Rubinstein (Composer, pianist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beryl Rubinstein<1>
- He was born in Athens (GA) on October 26, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Cleveland (OH) on December 29, 1952 (a Monday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- Cleveland is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Mayfield Cemetery, which is located in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mayfield Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mayfield Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Mayfield Cemetery
Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr.<1>
- 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 west of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Holly Springs. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Sawnee View Gardens
Lucy May Stanton (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy May Stanton<1>
- She was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 22, 1875 (a Saturday) and died in Athens (GA) on March 19, 1931 (a Thursday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Ricky Helton Wilson (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ricky Helton Wilson<1>
- He was born in Athens (GA) on March 19, 1953 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on October 12, 1985 (a Saturday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs (which is located in Jackson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Holly Springs. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Holly Springs to Oconee Hill Cemetery

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.