Notable Births & Deaths for Adcock Crossroads ...

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

• Charlotte Hawkins Brown     (Author, educator, founder of the Palmer Memorial Institute)
  • Born: Lottie Hawkins
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlotte Hawkins Brown<1>
  • She was born in Henderson (NC) on June 11, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Greensboro (NC) on January 11, 1961 (a Wednesday).
  • Henderson is located nearby and to the west of Adcock Crossroads.
  • Greensboro is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
  • At the time of her death, she was 77.
• Jack 'Galveston Giant' Johnson     (Professional boxer, civil rights activist)
  • Born: John Arthur Johnson
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jack 'Galveston Giant' Johnson<1>
  • He was born in Galveston (TX) on March 31, 1878 (a Sunday) and died in Franklinton (NC) on June 10, 1946 (a Monday).
  • Galveston is located in Galveston County, Texas.
  • Franklinton is located in Franklin County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Adcock Crossroads (which is located in Vance County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 68.
  • He is buried at Graceland Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Graceland Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Graceland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Adcock Crossroads to Graceland Cemetery
• Ben E. King     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Full name: Bengamin Earl Nelson
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ben E. King<1>
  • He was born in Henderson (NC) on September 28, 1938 (a Wednesday) and died in Teaneck (NJ) on April 30, 2015 (a Thursday).
  • Henderson is located nearby and to the west of Adcock Crossroads.
  • Teaneck is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Hackensack Cemetery, which is located in Bergen County, New Jersey.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Hackensack Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Hackensack Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Adcock Crossroads to Hackensack Cemetery
• Raymond Lee 'Ray' Murray     (Professional baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Lee 'Ray' Murray<1>
  • He was born in Spring Hope (NC) on October 12, 1917 (a Friday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on April 9, 2003 (a Wednesday).
  • Spring Hope is located in Nash County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Adcock Crossroads (which is located in Vance County).
  • Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 85.
  • He is buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Adcock Crossroads to Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park
• Soupy Sales     (Comedian)
  • Born: Milton Supman
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Soupy Sales<1>
  • He was born in Franklinton (NC) on January 8, 1926 (a Friday) and died in Bronx (NY) on October 22, 2009 (a Thursday).
  • Franklinton is located in Franklin County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Adcock Crossroads (which is located in Vance County).
  • Bronx is located in Bronx County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Kensico Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Adcock Crossroads to Kensico Cemetery