Notable Births & Deaths for Island City ...

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

• Phil Harris     (Bandleader, vocalist, actor)
  • Born: Wonga Philip Harris
  • He was born in Linton (IN) on June 24, 1904 (a Friday) and died in Rancho Mirage (CA) on August 11, 1995 (a Friday).
  • Linton is located nearby and to the north of Island City.
  • Rancho Mirage is located in Riverside County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 91.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Phil Harris<1>
• Jack Mercer     (Voice actor, screenwriter)
  • Born: Winfield Bennett Mercer
  • He was born in Worthington (IN) on January 31, 1910 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 7, 1984 (a Friday).
  • Worthington is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Island City. Both communities are located in Greene County.
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack Mercer<1>