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Notable Births & Deaths for Rock Springs ...

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

  • James Charles Jacob Bagby, Sr.     (Major League Baseball)
  • Rev. Joseph Everhart Boone     (Activist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rev. Joseph Everhart Boone<1>
    • He was born in Cedartown (GA) on September 19, 1922 (a Tuesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on July 15, 2006 (a Saturday).
    • Cedartown is located in Polk County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • Atlanta is located in Fulton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east southeast of Rock Springs. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rock Springs to Lincoln Cemetery
  • Eugene Booth, Jr.     (Physicist)
  • Dee Clark     (Singer)
  • Thomas Andrew 'Georgia Tom' Dorsey     (Composer, arranger)
  • Elizabeth Ann Hulette     (Entertainer)
  • Willard Lee Nixon     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Lee Nixon<1>
    • He was born in Taylorsville (GA) on June 17, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Rome (GA) on December 14, 2000 (a Thursday).
    • Taylorsville is located in Bartow County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • Rome is located in Floyd County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 72.
    • He is buried at East View Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north northwest of Rock Springs. The cemetery is located in Floyd County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for East View Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rock Springs to East View Cemetery
  • 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 east of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 82.
    • He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Rock Springs. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rock Springs to Westview 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 81.
    • He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the east southeast of Rock Springs. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
    • Google driving directions:
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  • Nick Rogers     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nick Rogers<1>
    • He was born in East Point (GA) on May 31, 1979 (a Thursday) and died in College Park (GA) on May 3, 2010 (a Monday).
    • East Point is located in Fulton County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • College Park is located in Fulton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 31.
    • He is buried at Westview Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east southeast of Rock Springs. The cemetery is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rock Springs to Westview Cemetery
  • Fred 'Dixie' Walker     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding 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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  • 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • Marietta is located in Cobb County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Rock Springs (which is located in Paulding County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 33.
    • He is buried at Georgia Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Rock Springs. The cemetery is located in Cobb County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Georgia Memorial Park<1>
    • Google driving directions:
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    • From Rock Springs 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.