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Notable Births & Deaths for Orrs Ferry ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Orrs Ferry. 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)
- James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr. (Major League Baseball)
- Ezzard Mack Charles (Professional boxer)
- Dee Clark (Singer)
- 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest of Orrs Ferry. Both communities are located in Forsyth County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Orrs Ferry. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Orrs Ferry to Sawnee View Gardens
- Elizabeth Ann Hulette (Entertainer)
- William A. Paschal (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William A. Paschal<1>
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on May 28, 1921 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on May 25, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
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- From Orrs Ferry to Westview Cemetery
- Joseph Lee Pope (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Lee Pope<1>
- He was born in Atlanta (GA) on November 6, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Decatur (GA) on March 16, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- Decatur is located in DeKalb County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery<1>
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- From Orrs Ferry to Lincoln Cemetery
- Julia Roberts (Oscar nominated actress)
- Full name: Julia Fiona Roberts
- She was born in Smyrna (GA) on October 28, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Smyrna is located in Cobb County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- Kenny Rogers (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Ray 'Kenny' Rogers
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenny Rogers<1>
- He was born in Houston (TX) on August 21, 1938 (a Sunday) and died in Sandy Springs (GA) on March 20, 2020 (a Friday).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Sandy Springs is located in Fulton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southwest of Orrs Ferry. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
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- From Orrs Ferry to Oakland Cemetery
- Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- Demaryius Thomas (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Demaryius Thomas<1>
- He was born in Montrose (GA) on December 25, 1987 (a Friday) and died in Roswell (GA) on December 9, 2021 (a Thursday).
- Montrose is located in Laurens County, Georgia.
- Roswell is located in Fulton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- Richard Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- Born: Richard C. Williams
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Wilson<1>
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Parkhill Cemetery, which is located in Muscogee County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkhill Cemetery<1>
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- From Orrs Ferry to Parkhill Cemetery
- Richard C. Wilson (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard C. Wilson<1>
- He was born in Marietta (GA) on October 16, 1965 (a Saturday) and died in Marietta (GA) on February 23, 1999 (a Tuesday).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Orrs Ferry (which is located in Forsyth County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Orrs Ferry. The cemetery is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Georgia Memorial Park<1>
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- From Orrs Ferry to Georgia Memorial Park
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. |
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