Marion (Gilmer County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Marion ...

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

Scott Crossfield (Aviation pioneer)
- Full name: Albert Scott Crossfield
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Scott Crossfield<1>
- 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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Marion (which is located in Gilmer County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marion to Arlington National 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Marion (which is located in Gilmer County).
- Pensacola is located in Escambia County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.

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.