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Notable Births & Deaths for Rocky Springs ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Rocky Springs. 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Rocky Springs.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willie Dixon<1>
  • Johnny Fuller     (Gospel singer)
    • He was born in Edwards (MS) on April 20, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Oakland (CA) on May 20, 1985 (a Monday) at the age of 56. He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery (Alameda County, California).
    • Edwards is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Rocky Springs.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Fuller<1>
  • Robert Johnson     (Musician, songwriter)
  • Irwin Russel     (Poet)
  • Irwin Russell     (Poet)

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.