Gordon (Claiborne Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gordon ...

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

Willie Frazier (Professional football)
- He was born in El Dorado (AR) on June 19, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Houston (TX) on September 5, 2013 (a Thursday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Paradise North Cemetery (Harris County, Texas).
- El Dorado is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Gordon.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willie Frazier<1>
Arvel Odell Hale (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Hosston (LA) on August 10, 1908 (a Monday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on June 9, 1980 (a Monday) at the age of 71. He is buried at Arlington Cemetery (Union County, Arkansas).
- El Dorado is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Gordon.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Arvel Odell Hale<1>
Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Waldo (AR) on November 2, 1903 (a Monday) and died in Waldo (AR) on July 27, 1987 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Waldo Cemetery (Columbia County, Arkansas).
- Waldo is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Gordon.
- Waldo is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Gordon.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Travis Calvin 'Stonewall' Jackson<1>
Percy Mayfield (Songwriter)
- He was born in Minden (LA) on August 12, 1920 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 11, 1984 (a Saturday) at the age of 64. He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
- Minden is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Gordon.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Percy Mayfield<1>
Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on January 11, 1910 (a Tueday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on January 8, 1961 (a Sunday) at the age of 51. He is buried at Arlington Cemetery (Union County, Arkansas).
- El Dorado is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Gordon.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe<1>
Bobby Thompson (Professional football)
- Full name: Robert Lee Thompson
- He was born in Minden (LA) on March 30, 1939 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 11, 2014 (a Tueday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
- Minden is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Gordon.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bobby Thompson<1>

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.