The Meadows (Caddo Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for The Meadows ...

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

Willard Jessie 'Home Run' Brown (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Jessie 'Home Run' Brown<1>
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on June 26, 1915 (a Saturday) and died in Houston (TX) on August 4, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Houston National Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Houston National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Houston National Cemetery
Pat Carroll (Actress, comedian)
- Full name: Patricia Ann Carroll
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Carroll<1>
- She was born in Shreveport (LA) on May 5, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Harwich Port (MA) on July 30, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Harwich Port is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- The body was cremated.
Van Cliburn (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Cliburn<1>
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on July 12, 1934 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on February 27, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Greenwood Memorial Park
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. (Lawyer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on October 2, 1937 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 29, 2005 (a Tuesday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Clyde Dixon Connell (Sculptor, civil rights advocate)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Dixon Connell<1>
- She was born in Belcher (LA) on September 19, 1901 (a Thursday) and died in Elm Grove (LA) on May 1, 1998 (a Friday).
- Belcher is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of The Meadows. Both communities are located in Caddo Parish.
- Elm Grove is located in Bossier Parish and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of The Meadows (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
Jan Garber (Musician)
- Full name: Jacob Charles Garber
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jan Garber<1>
- He was born in Indianapolis (IN) on November 5, 1894 (a Monday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 5, 1977 (a Wednesday).
- Indianapolis is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
Howard Elton 'Crockett' Hausey (Singer, songwriter)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Elton 'Crockett' Hausey<1>
- He was born in Yellow Pine (LA) on December 25, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on December 31, 1994 (a Saturday).
- Yellow Pine is located in Webster Parish and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of The Meadows (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
Charles E. 'Charlie' Hoover (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mound City (IL) on September 21, 1865 (a Thursday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on February 27, 1905 (a Monday).
- Mound City is located in Pulaski County, Illinois.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of The Meadows. The cemetery is located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Greenwood Cemetery
Gary Lynn 'Big Hands' Johnson (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Lynn 'Big Hands' Johnson<1>
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on August 31, 1952 (a Sunday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on August 4, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast of The Meadows. The cemetery is located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Hillcrest Memorial Park
Lady Bird Johnson (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson (1963 - 1969))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lady Bird Johnson<1>
- She was born in Karnack (TX) on December 22, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Austin (TX) on July 11, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Karnack is located in Harrison County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of The Meadows (which is located in Caddo Parish).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Johnson Family Cemetery, which is located in Gillespie County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Johnson Family Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Johnson Family Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Johnson Family Cemetery
Will J. 'Dub' Jones (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will J. 'Dub' Jones<1>
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on May 14, 1928 (a Monday) and died in Long Beach (CA) on January 16, 2000 (a Sunday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Riverside National Cemetery
Harold Raymond 'Hal' King, Jr. (Novelist, journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold Raymond 'Hal' King, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on February 27, 1945 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 15, 2010 (a Friday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Arlington National Cemetery
Margery Land May (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margery Land May<1>
- She was born in New Orleans (LA) on January 14, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on May 13, 1932 (a Friday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
William Dayton 'Pol' Perritt (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Dayton 'Pol' Perritt<1>
- He was born in Arcadia (LA) on August 30, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 15, 1947 (a Wednesday).
- Arcadia is located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Arcadia Cemetery, which is located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arcadia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Arcadia Cemetery
Jerry Pournelle (Author, journalist)
- Full name: Jerry Eugene Pournelle
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Pournelle<1>
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on August 7, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Studio City (CA) on September 8, 2017 (a Friday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Studio City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Daniel Padgett Sandifer (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Padgett Sandifer<1>
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on March 1, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on August 15, 1987 (a Saturday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
Tony Sardisco (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Sardisco<1>
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on December 5, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on May 28, 2006 (a Sunday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
John Thomas Scopes, Sr. (Substitute schoolteacher, defendant at the 'Monkey Trial' of 1925)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Thomas Scopes, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Paducah (KY) on August 3, 1900 (a Friday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on October 21, 1970 (a Wednesday).
- Paducah is located in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, which is located in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Oak Grove Cemetery
Charlotte Shelby (Actress)
- Born: Lily Pearl Miles Reilly
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlotte Shelby<1>
- She was born in Shreveport (LA) on December 19, 1877 (a Wednesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on March 13, 1957 (a Wednesday).
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- The body was cremated.
Frank Sutton (Actor)
- Full name: Frank Spencer Sutton
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Sutton<1>
- He was born in Clarksville (TN) on October 23, 1923 (a Tuesday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on June 28, 1974 (a Friday).
- Clarksville is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Greenwood Cemetery
William 'Oliver' Swofford (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Oliver' Swofford<1>
- He was born in North Wilkesboro (NC) on February 22, 1945 (a Thursday) and died in Shreveport (LA) on February 12, 2000 (a Saturday).
- North Wilkesboro is located in Wilkes County, North Carolina.
- Shreveport is located nearby and to the northeast of The Meadows.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Land Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Meadows to Laurel Land 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.