Sandy Gap (Pulaski County, KY)

Notable Births & Deaths for Sandy Gap ...

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

Bell Hooks (Author)
- Born: Gloria Jean Watkins
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bell Hooks<1>
- She was born in Hopkinsville (KY) on September 25, 1952 (a Thursday) and died in Berea (KY) on December 15, 2021 (a Wednesday).
- Hopkinsville is located in Christian County, Kentucky.
- Berea is located in Madison County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Sandy Gap (which is located in Pulaski County).
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- The body was cremated.
Arthur Lake (Actor)
- Born: Arthur William Silverlake, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arthur Lake<1>
- He was born in Corbin (KY) on April 17, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Indian Wells (CA) on January 9, 1987 (a Friday).
- Corbin is located in Whitley County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Sandy Gap (which is located in Pulaski County).
- Indian Wells is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Sandy Gap to Hollywood Forever 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.