Notable Births & Deaths for Porter Springs ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Porter 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.
- William Lamar 'Billy' Lothridge (Professional football)
- John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Demorest (GA) on January 7, 1913 (a Tueday) and died in Demorest (GA) on June 2, 1993 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80. He is buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens (Habersham County, Georgia).
- Demorest is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Porter Springs.
- Demorest is located 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Porter Springs.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize<1>
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. |