Notable Births & Deaths for Turkey Foot Fork ...

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

John Lee Hooker (Singer, songwriter, musician)
- He was born in Tutwiler (MS) on August 22, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Los Altos (CA) on June 21, 2001 (a Thursday).
- Tutwiler is located in Tallahatchie County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Turkey Foot Fork (which is located in Grenada County).
- Los Altos is located in Santa Clara County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
Robert Johnson (Musician, songwriter)
- Full name: Robert Leroy Johnson
- He was born in Hazlehurst (MS) on May 8, 1911 (a Monday) and died in Greenwood (MS) on August 16, 1938 (a Tuesday).
- Hazlehurst is located in Copiah County, Mississippi.
- Greenwood is located in Leflore County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Turkey Foot Fork (which is located in Grenada County).
- At the time of his death, he was 27.
- He is buried at Little Zion MB Church Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southwest of Turkey Foot Fork. The cemetery is located in Leflore County, Mississippi.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Little Zion MB Church Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Little Zion MB Church Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turkey Foot Fork to Little Zion MB Church Cemetery
B.B. King (Singer, songwriter, musician, record producer)
- Born: Riley B. King
- He was born in Itta Bena (MS) on September 16, 1925 (a Wednesday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on May 14, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Itta Bena is located in Leflore County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Turkey Foot Fork (which is located in Grenada County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for B.B. King<1>
Samuel 'Magic Sam' Maghett (Musician)
- He was born in Grenada (MS) on February 14, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 1, 1969 (a Monday).
- Grenada is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Turkey Foot Fork. Both communities are located in Grenada County.
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Samuel 'Magic Sam' Maghett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turkey Foot Fork to Restvale Cemetery
Juanita Moore (Actress)
- She was born in Greenwood (MS) on October 19, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 1, 2014 (a Wednesday).
- Greenwood is located in Leflore County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Turkey Foot Fork (which is located in Grenada County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 99.
- She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Juanita Moore<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turkey Foot Fork to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Ike Pearson (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Isaac Overton Pearson, III
- He was born in Grenada (MS) on March 1, 1917 (a Thursday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 17, 1985 (a Sunday).
- Grenada is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the east of Turkey Foot Fork. Both communities are located in Grenada County.
- Sarasota is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Memphis National Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ike Pearson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memphis National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memphis National Cemetery (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turkey Foot Fork to Memphis National Cemetery
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Winona (MS) on December 28, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Winona is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Turkey Foot Fork (which is located in Grenada County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roebuck 'Pops' Staples<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turkey Foot Fork to Oak Woods Cemetery
Cleotha 'Cleedi' Stamples (Singer)
- She was born in Drew (MS) on April 11, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on February 21, 2013 (a Thursday).
- Drew is located in Sunflower County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the west of Turkey Foot Fork (which is located in Grenada County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of her death, she was 78.
- She is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Cleotha 'Cleedi' Stamples<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turkey Foot Fork to Oak Woods Cemetery
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples (Singer)
- He was born in Winona (MS) on December 28, 1914 (a Monday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 19, 2000 (a Tuesday).
- Winona is located in Montgomery County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Turkey Foot Fork (which is located in Grenada County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roebuck 'Pops' Staples<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oak Woods Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oak Woods Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Turkey Foot Fork to Oak Woods Cemetery
James Michael Tyler (Actor)
- He was born in Greenwood (MS) on May 28, 1962 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 24, 2021 (a Sunday).
- Greenwood is located in Leflore County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Turkey Foot Fork (which is located in Grenada County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Michael Tyler<1>

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.