Kennedy (Brooks County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kennedy ...

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

Bonnie Wright Bonnell (Actress)
- She was born in Thomasville (GA) on August 1, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in West Los Angeles (CA) on March 14, 1964 (a Saturday).
- Thomasville is located in Thomas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Kennedy (which is located in Brooks County).
- West Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 58.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bonnie Wright Bonnell<1>
Jimmy Bryant (Musician)
- Born: Ivy John Bryant, Jr.
- He was born in Moultrie (GA) on March 5, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Moultrie (GA) on September 22, 1980 (a Monday).
- Moultrie is located in Colquitt County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Kennedy (which is located in Brooks County).
- Moultrie is located in Colquitt County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Kennedy (which is located in Brooks County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Bryant<1>
Eugene Corbett 'Gene' Patterson (Journalist, Civil Rights activist)
- He was born in Valdosta (GA) on October 15, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 12, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Valdosta is located in Lowndes County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Kennedy (which is located in Brooks County).
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Corbett 'Gene' Patterson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kennedy to Arlington National Cemetery
Billy Joe Royal (Singer)
- He was born in Valdosta (GA) on April 3, 1940 (a Wednesday) and died in Morehead City (NC) on October 6, 2015 (a Tuesday).
- Valdosta is located in Lowndes County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Kennedy (which is located in Brooks County).
- Morehead City is located in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Carteret County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Joe Royal<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (NC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kennedy to Greenwood Cemetery
Demond Wilson (Actor, author, pastor)
- Full name: Grady Demond Wilson
- He was born in Valdosta (GA) on October 13, 1946 (a Sunday).
- Valdosta is located in Lowndes County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Kennedy (which is located in Brooks County).
Scott Wilson (Actor)
- Born: William Delano Wilson
- He was born in Thomasville (GA) on March 29, 1942 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 6, 2018 (a Saturday).
- Thomasville is located in Thomas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Kennedy (which is located in Brooks County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Wilson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kennedy to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Joanne Woodward (Oscar winning actress, producer, activist, philanthropist)
- Full name: Joanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward
- She was born in Thomasville (GA) on February 27, 1930 (a Thursday).
- Thomasville is located in Thomas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Kennedy (which is located in Brooks County).

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.