Notable Births & Deaths for Fairfax ...

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

• David Glenn Douglas     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Glenn Douglas<1>
  • He was born in Spring City (TN) on March 20, 1963 (a Wednesday) and died in Maryville (TN) on February 27, 2016 (a Saturday).
  • Spring City is located in Rhea County, Tennessee.
  • Maryville is located in Blount County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Fairfax (which is located in Swain County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • The body was cremated.
• Marshall Grant     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marshall Grant<1>
  • He was born in Nantahala (NC) on May 5, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Jonesboro (AR) on August 7, 2011 (a Sunday).
  • Nantahala is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast of Fairfax. Both communities are located in Swain County.
  • Jonesboro is located in Craighead County, Arkansas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 83.
  • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Fairfax to Memorial Park Cemetery
• Burkett Howard 'Uncle Josh' Graves     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Burkett Howard 'Uncle Josh' Graves<1>
  • He was born in Tellico Plains (TN) on September 27, 1927 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 30, 2006 (a Saturday).
  • Tellico Plains is located in Monroe County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Fairfax (which is located in Swain County).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
• Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey<1>
  • He was born in Townsend (TN) on March 16, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Signal Hills (TN) on September 16, 2007 (a Sunday).
  • Townsend is located in Blount County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Fairfax (which is located in Swain County).
  • Signal Hills is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northwest of Fairfax. The cemetery is located in Blount County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Grandview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Fairfax to Grandview Cemetery