Notable Births & Deaths for Westwood ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Westwood. 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 Dixon     (Musician, songwriter)
  • Full name: William James Dixon
  • He was born in Vicksburg (MS) on July 1, 1915 (a Thursday) and died in Burbank (CA) on January 29, 1992 (a Wednesday) at the age of 76. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Vicksburg is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Westwood.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willie Dixon<1>
• Bob 'Bobby' Howard     (Professional football)
  • Full name: Robert Lee Howard
  • He was born in Tallulah (LA) on November 24, 1944 (a Friday) and died in San Diego (CA) on April 7, 2008 (a Monday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park (San Diego County, California).
  • Tallulah is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Westwood.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bob 'Bobby' Howard<1>
• Irwin Russel     (Poet)
  • He was born in Port Gibson (MS) on June 3, 1852 (a Thursday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 23, 1879 (a Tueday) at the age of 27. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
  • Port Gibson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Westwood.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Irwin Russel<1>
• Irwin Russell     (Poet)
  • He was born in Port Gibson (MS) on June 3, 1853 (a Friday) and died in New Orleans (LA) on December 23, 1879 (a Tueday) at the age of 26. He is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery (Saint Louis City, Missouri).
  • Port Gibson is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Westwood.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Irwin Russell<1>