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Notable Births & Deaths for Zidon ...

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

  • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
  • Harold Franklin 'Hal' Epps     (Professional baseball)
  • William C. Hartman     (Professional football)
  • Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ransom Joseph 'Randy' Jackson<1>
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 93.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Andy Johnson     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andy Johnson<1>
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
    • Athens is located in Clarke County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Zidon. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Zidon to Oconee Hill Cemetery
  • DeForest Kelley     (Actor)
    • Full name: Jackson DeForest Kelley
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for DeForest Kelley<1>
    • He was born in Toccoa (GA) on January 20, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on June 11, 1999 (a Friday).
    • Toccoa is located in Stephens County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
    • Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of his death, he was 79.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Dr. Crawford Williamson Long     (Medical pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Crawford Williamson Long<1>
    • 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 and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the south of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
    • Athens is located in Clarke County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 62.
    • He is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Zidon. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Zidon to Oconee Hill Cemetery
  • John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Robert 'Big Cat' Mize<1>
    • He was born in Demorest (GA) on January 7, 1913 (a Tuesday) and died in Demorest (GA) on June 2, 1993 (a Wednesday).
    • Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
    • Demorest is located in Habersham County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 80.
    • He is buried at Yonah Memorial Gardens, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Zidon. The cemetery is located in Habersham County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Yonah Memorial Gardens<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Yonah Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Zidon to Yonah Memorial Gardens
  • Beryl Rubinstein     (Composer, pianist)
  • Lucy May Stanton     (Artist)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lucy May Stanton<1>
    • 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Zidon (which is located in Franklin County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 55.
    • She is buried at Oconee Hill Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southwest of Zidon. The cemetery is located in Clarke County, Georgia.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oconee Hill Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Oconee Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Zidon to Oconee Hill Cemetery
  • Ricky Helton Wilson     (Musician)

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.