Robin Ridge (Gwinnett County, GA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Robin Ridge ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Robin Ridge. 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)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucius Benjamin 'Luke' Appling<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
Charlie Briggs (Actor)
- Full name: Charles Frederick Briggs
- He was born in Henderson (NC) on November 13, 1932 (a Sunday) and died in Roswell (GA) on February 6, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Henderson is located in Vance County, North Carolina.
- Roswell is located in Fulton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Austin Cemetery, which is located in Dare County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Briggs<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Austin Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Austin Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Austin Cemetery (NC) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Austin Cemetery
Ezzard Mack Charles (Professional boxer)
- 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 nearby and to the west of Robin Ridge.
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ezzard Mack Charles<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Burr Oak Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Burr Oak Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Burr Oak Cemetery
Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps (Professional baseball)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Houston National Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Houston National Cemetery
Henry Fambrough (Singer)
- Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
- He was born in Monroe (GA) on May 10, 1938 (a Tuesday) and died in Sterling (VA) on February 7, 2024 (a Wednesday).
- Monroe is located in Walton County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- Sterling is located in Loudoun County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Fambrough<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Woodlawn Cemetery
Sam Flint (Actor)
- Born: Samuel Addison Ethridge
- He was born in Lawrenceville (GA) on October 19, 1882 (a Thursday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 17, 1980 (a Friday).
- Lawrenceville is located nearby and to the west of Robin Ridge.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 98.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Flint<1>
Henry Woodfin Grady (Journalist)
- He was born in Athens (GA) on May 24, 1850 (a Friday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on December 23, 1889 (a Monday).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west southwest of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Henry Woodfin Grady<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Westview Cemetery
William C. Hartman (Professional football)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William C. Hartman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Hal Herring (Professional football)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hal Herring<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Sawnee View Gardens
Holly Hunter (Oscar winning actress, producer)
- She was born in Conyers (GA) on March 20, 1958 (a Thursday).
- Conyers is located in Rockdale County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
Robert Stewart Hyer (Scientist)
- He was born in Oxford (GA) on October 18, 1860 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on May 29, 1929 (a Wednesday).
- Oxford is located in Newton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Grove Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Stewart Hyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grove Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grove Hill Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Grove Hill Memorial Park
Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson<1>
Andy Johnson (Professional football)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Dr. Crawford Williamson Long (Medical pioneer)
- 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, Georgia.
- Athens is located in Clarke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Oconee Hill Cemetery
Curtis Mayfield (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- Full name: Curtis Lee Mayfield
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on June 3, 1942 (a Wednesday) and died in Roswell (GA) on December 26, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Roswell is located in Fulton County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Curtis Mayfield<1>
Joseph Lee Pope (Musician)
- 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, Georgia.
- Decatur is located in DeKalb County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the west southwest of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Lee Pope<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Lincoln Cemetery
Kenny Rogers (Singer, songwriter, actor)
- Full name: Kenneth Ray Rogers
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the west southwest of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kenny Rogers<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Oakland Cemetery
Beryl Rubinstein (Composer, pianist)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Beryl Rubinstein<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mayfield Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mayfield Cemetery (OH) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Mayfield Cemetery
Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- 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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge to Sawnee View Gardens
Lucy May Stanton (Artist)
- 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 29 miles [46.7 km] to the east of Robin Ridge (which is located in Gwinnett County).
- At the time of her death, she was 55.
- She is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Robin Ridge. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy May Stanton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Robin Ridge 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.