Flint (Genesee County, MI)

Notable Births & Deaths for Flint ...

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

Brace Bell Beemer (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brace Bell Beemer<1>
- He was born in Mount Carmel (IL) on December 9, 1902 (a Tuesday) and died in Oxford (MI) on March 1, 1965 (a Monday).
- Mount Carmel is located in Wabash County, Illinois.
- Oxford is located in Oakland County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Flint (which is located in Genesee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery, located 39 miles [62.8 km] to the southeast of Flint. The cemetery is located in Oakland County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flint to White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery
Willis Bouchey (Actor)
- Full name: Willis Ben Boucney
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Willis Bouchey<1>
- He was born in Vernon (MI) on May 24, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Burbank (CA) on September 27, 1977 (a Tuesday).
- Vernon is located in Shiawassee County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Flint (which is located in Genesee County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- The body was cremated.
Walter Leon Burton (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Leon Burton<1>
- He was born in Flint on March 13, 1935 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on October 7, 2022 (a Friday).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Palm Memorial Park Northwest, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Memorial Park Northwest<1>
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- From Flint to Palm Memorial Park Northwest
Lynn Chandnois (Professional football)
- Full name: Lynn Everett Chandnois
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynn Chandnois<1>
- He was born in Fayette (MI) on February 24, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Flint on April 19, 2011 (a Tuesday).
- Fayette is located in Delta County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
James Oliver Curwood (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Oliver Curwood<1>
- He was born in Owosso (MI) on June 12, 1878 (a Wednesday) and died in Owosso (MI) on August 13, 1927 (a Saturday).
- Owosso is located in Shiawassee County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Flint (which is located in Genesee County).
- Owosso is located in Shiawassee County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Flint (which is located in Genesee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Flint. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flint to Oak Hill Cemetery
Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Doctor, nutritionist, businessman)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. John Harvey Kellogg<1>
- He was born in Tyrone (MI) on February 26, 1852 (a Thursday) and died in Battle Creek (MI).
- Tyrone is located in Livingston County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Flint (which is located in Genesee County).
- Battle Creek is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, which is located in Calhoun County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flint to Oak Hill Cemetery
Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
- He was born in Flint on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday).
- Temple is located in Bell County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east of Flint. The cemetery is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
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- From Flint to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Julia Mae Brown Mainer (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Julia Mae Brown Mainer<1>
- She was born in Mocksville (NC) on March 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Flint on January 21, 2015 (a Wednesday).
- Mocksville is located in Davie County, North Carolina.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Flint.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery<1>
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- From Flint to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Wade Mainer (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wade Mainer<1>
- He was born in Weaverville (NC) on April 21, 1907 (a Sunday) and died in Flint on September 12, 2011 (a Monday).
- Weaverville is located in Buncombe County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 104.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, located nearby and to the south of Flint.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery<1>
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- From Flint to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Marquis 'Rivets' Miller<1>
- He was born in Norwalk (CT) on December 11, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Clarkston (MI) on August 7, 2006 (a Monday).
- Norwalk is located in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
- Clarkston is located in Oakland County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Flint (which is located in Genesee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
Brad Van Pelt (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Brad Van Pelt<1>
- He was born in Owosso (MI) on April 5, 1951 (a Thursday) and died in Harrison (MI) on February 17, 2009 (a Tuesday).
- Owosso is located in Shiawassee County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Flint (which is located in Genesee County).
- Harrison is located in Clare County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Flint. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flint to Oak Hill Cemetery
Jim 'Poodles' Podoley (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jim 'Poodles' Podoley<1>
- He was born in Mount Morris (MI) on September 16, 1933 (a Saturday) and died in Annapolis (MD) on January 24, 2010 (a Sunday).
- Mount Morris is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the north of Flint. Both communities are located in Genesee County.
- Annapolis is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Ft. Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Prince George's County, Maryland.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ft. Lincoln Cemetery<1>
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Felix Oscar Schlag (Sculptor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felix Oscar Schlag<1>
- He was born in Frankfurt (Germany) on December 4, 1891 (a Friday) and died in Owosso (MI) on March 9, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Owosso is located in Shiawassee County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Flint (which is located in Genesee County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the west of Flint. The cemetery is located in Shiawassee County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Hill Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Flint to Oak Hill 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.