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Notable Births & Deaths for Crumplers Crossroads ...

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

  • John 'Big John' Baker     (Professional football)
    • Full name: John Haywood Baker, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Baker<1>
    • He was born in Raleigh (NC) on June 10, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on October 31, 2007 (a Wednesday).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Crumplers Crossroads (which is located in Johnston County).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Crumplers Crossroads (which is located in Johnston County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 72.
    • He is buried at Carolina Biblical Gardens, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest of Crumplers Crossroads. The cemetery is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Carolina Biblical Gardens<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Carolina Biblical Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Crumplers Crossroads to Carolina Biblical Gardens
  • Charles Henry 'Red' Barrett     (Major League Baseball)
  • Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany     (Author)
  • Andrew Johnson     (17th President of the US (1865 - 1869))
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Johnson<1>
    • He was born in Raleigh (NC) on December 29, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Elizabethton (TN) on July 31, 1875 (a Saturday).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Crumplers Crossroads (which is located in Johnston County).
    • Elizabethton is located in Carter County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • Isaac 'Ike' Lassiter     (Professional football)
  • Raymond Lee 'Ray' Murray     (Professional baseball)
  • Norman Pedro Rich     (Musician)
  • Kate Elizabeth Smith     (Singer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Elizabeth Smith<1>
    • She was born in Washington, DC on May 1, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on June 17, 1986 (a Tuesday).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Crumplers Crossroads (which is located in Johnston County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 79.
  • Paul Teal     (Actor)
    • Full name: Paul Joseph Teal
    • He was born on July 18, 1989 (a Tuesday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on November 15, 2024 (a Friday).
    • Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Crumplers Crossroads (which is located in Johnston County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 35.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Gregory Walcott     (Actor)
  • James Arthur 'Bill Lewis' Whitfield     (Professional wrestler)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Arthur 'Bill Lewis' Whitfield<1>
    • He was born in Wilson (NC) on May 28, 1898 (a Saturday) and died in Richmond (VA) on March 31, 1961 (a Friday).
    • Wilson is located in Wilson County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Crumplers Crossroads (which is located in Johnston County).
    • Richmond is located in Richmond City, Virginia.
    • At the time of his death, he was 62.

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.