Notable Births & Deaths for Flat Gap ...

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

• Donald Eugene Gibson     (Songwriter, musician)
  • He was born in Shelby (NC) on April 3, 1928 (a Tueday) and died in Nashville (TN) on November 17, 2003 (a Monday) at the age of 75. He is buried at Sunset Cemetery (Cleveland County, North Carolina).
  • Shelby is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Flat Gap.
• William Franklin 'Bill' Horton     (Singer, musician)
  • He was born in Hickory (NC) on December 25, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on January 27, 1995 (a Friday) at the age of 65. He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park (Chester County, Pennsylvania).
  • Hickory is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Flat Gap.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: William Franklin 'Bill' Horton<1>
• Robert Vance 'Bobby' Isaac     (Race car driver)
  • He was born in Catawba (NC) on August 1, 1932 (a Monday) and died in Hickory (NC) on August 14, 1977 (a Sunday) at the age of 45.
  • Catawba is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Flat Gap.
  • Hickory is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Flat Gap.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Vance 'Bobby' Isaac<1>
• Robert Williams     (Actor)
  • He was born in Morganton (NC) on September 15, 1894 (a Saturday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on November 3, 1931 (a Tueday) at the age of 37. He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Morganton is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Flat Gap.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert Williams<1>