Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Firestone. 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.
Theodore Wade 'Ted' Abernathy (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Stanley (NC) on March 6, 1933 (a Monday) and died in Gastonia (NC) on December 16, 2004 (a Thursday).
Stanley is located in Gaston County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Firestone (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
Gastonia is located in Gaston County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Firestone (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
At the time of his death, he was 71.
He is buried at Gaston Memorial Park, located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Firestone. The cemetery is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
He was born in Charlotte (NC) on February 7, 1946 (a Thursday) and died in Gastonia (NC) on January 4, 2013 (a Friday).
Charlotte is located nearby and to the southeast of Firestone.
Gastonia is located in Gaston County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Firestone (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
At the time of his death, he was 66.
He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west southwest of Firestone. The cemetery is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Charlotte is located nearby and to the southeast of Firestone.
At the time of his death, he was 56.
He is buried at Sharon Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast of Firestone. The cemetery is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
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.