Wafer Forest (Bossier Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wafer Forest ...

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

Dr. John Norris Bahcall (Astrophysicist)
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) in December 1934 and died in New York (NY) on August 17, 2005 (a Wednesday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Norris Bahcall<1>
Willard Jessie 'Home Run' Brown (Professional baseball)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willard Jessie 'Home Run' Brown<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Houston National Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Houston National Cemetery
Pat Carroll (Actress, comedian)
- Full name: Patricia Ann Carroll
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Harwich Port is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pat Carroll<1>
Van Cliburn (Musician)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Van Cliburn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Greenwood Memorial Park
Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. (Lawyer)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Clyde Dixon Connell (Sculptor, civil rights advocate)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Elm Grove is located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south of Wafer Forest. Both communities are located in Bossier Parish.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Dixon Connell<1>
D.J. Fontana (Musician)
- Full name: Dominic Joseph Fontana
- He was born in Shreveport (LA) on March 15, 1931 (a Sunday) and died in Nashville (TN) on June 13, 2018 (a Wednesday).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for D.J. Fontana<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Jan Garber (Musician)
- Full name: Jacob Charles Garber
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jan Garber<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).
- Hosston is located in Caddo Parish and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- El Dorado is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, which is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Arvel Odell Hale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Arlington Cemetery
Howard Elton 'Crockett' Hausey (Singer, songwriter)
- 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 15 miles [24.1 km] to the east of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Elton 'Crockett' Hausey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west southwest of Wafer Forest. 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 Wafer Forest to Greenwood Cemetery
Gary Lynn 'Big Hands' Johnson (Professional football)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Hillcrest Memorial Park, located nearby and to the west of Wafer Forest.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Lynn 'Big Hands' Johnson<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Hillcrest Memorial Park
Will J. 'Dub' Jones (Musician)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Will J. 'Dub' Jones<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Riverside National Cemetery
Harold 'Hal' King (Author, journalist)
- Full name: Harold Raymond King, Jr.
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harold 'Hal' King<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Arlington National Cemetery
Margery Land May (Author)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margery Land May<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).
- Minden is located in Webster Parish and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Percy Mayfield<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Pol Perritt (Major League Baseball)
- Born: William Dayton Perritt
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Arcadia Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the east of Wafer Forest. The cemetery is located in Bienville Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pol Perritt<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arcadia Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Arcadia Cemetery
Jerry Pournelle (Author, journalist)
- Full name: Jerry Eugene Pournelle
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Pournelle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Daniel Padgett Sandifer (Professional football)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daniel Padgett Sandifer<1>
Tony Sardisco (Professional football)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- Shreveport is located in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Sardisco<1>
John Thomas Scopes, Sr. (Substitute schoolteacher, defendant at the 'Monkey Trial' of 1925)
- 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 in Caddo Parish and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Wafer Forest (which is located in Bossier Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Oak Grove Cemetery, which is located in McCracken County, Kentucky.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Thomas Scopes, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Grove Cemetery (KY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wafer Forest to Oak Grove 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.