Notable Births & Deaths for Willows ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Willows. 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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Willows.
  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Willows.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Fuller<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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Willows.
  • 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest of Willows.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Irwin Russell<1>