Notable Births & Deaths for Bucklin ...

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

• Jimmie 'The Colonel' Crutchfield     (Negro League Baseball)
  • Full name: John William Crutchfield
  • He was born in Ardmore (MO) on May 15, 1910 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on May 31, 1993 (a Monday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Ardmore is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Bucklin.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmie 'The Colonel' Crutchfield<1>
• Lester Dent     (Author)
  • He was born in La Plata (MO) on October 12, 1904 (a Wednesday) and died in Kirksville (MO) on March 11, 1959 (a Wednesday) at the age of 54.
  • La Plata is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Bucklin.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lester Dent<1>
• Rufus R. 'Freight Train' Jones     (Professional wrestler)
  • He was born in Dillon (SC) on July 4, 1933 (a Tueday) and died in Brunswick (MO) on November 13, 1993 (a Saturday) at the age of 60. He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery (Jackson County, Missouri).
  • Brunswick is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Bucklin.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Rufus R. 'Freight Train' Jones<1>