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Notable Births & Deaths for Happy Acres ...

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

  • Abigail 'Tommye' Adams     (Actress)
    • Born: Margaret Thomas Adams
    • She was born in Greenville (SC) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1955 (a Sunday) at the age of 33.
    • Greenville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast of Happy Acres.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Abigail 'Tommye' Adams<1>
  • John Dickson Carr     (Author)
  • James B. Davis     (Singer)
  • Randy Johnson     (Professional football)
  • Jackie 'Moms' Mabley     (Comedian)
  • George Mathews     (Actor)
    • Full name: George Joseph Mathews
    • He was born in New York (NY) on October 10, 1911 (a Tueday) and died in Caesars Head (SC) on November 7, 1984 (a Wednesday) at the age of 73.
    • Caesars Head is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the east of Happy Acres.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: George Mathews<1>
  • Ellas Broadus Robertson     (Author)
  • Nina Simone     (Singer, songwriter, musician, activist)
    • Born: Eunice Kathleen Simone
    • She was born in Tryon (NC) on February 21, 1933 (a Tueday) and died in Carry-le-Rouet (France) on April 21, 2003 (a Monday) at the age of 70. The body was cremated.
    • Tryon is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Happy Acres.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Nina Simone<1>
  • Robert 'Buffalo Bob' Smith     (Actor, TV Host)
    • Born: Robert Emil Schmidt
    • He was born in Buffalo (NY) on November 27, 1917 (a Tueday) and died in Hendersonville (NC) on July 30, 1998 (a Thursday) at the age of 80. The body was cremated.
    • Hendersonville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Happy Acres.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Robert 'Buffalo Bob' Smith<1>
  • Mack McBee Williams     (Actor)

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.