Notable Births & Deaths for Siler City ...

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

• Clarence 'The Black Godfather' Avant     (Music executive, businessman, film producer)
  • Full name: Clarence Alexander Avant
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence 'The Black Godfather' Avant<1>
  • He was born in Climax (NC) on February 25, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 13, 2023 (a Sunday).
  • Climax is located in Guilford County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Siler City (which is located in Chatham County).
  • Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 92.
  • He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
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• Frances Elizabeth Bavier     (Actress)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Elizabeth Bavier<1>
  • She was born in New York (NY) on December 14, 1902 (a Sunday) and died in Siler City on December 6, 1989 (a Wednesday).
  • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
  • At the time of her death, she was 87.
  • She is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located nearby and to the northwest of Siler City.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery<1>
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• Randall Jarrell     (Poet)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Randall Jarrell<1>
  • He was born in Nashville (TN) on May 6, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on October 14, 1965 (a Thursday).
  • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
  • Chapel Hill is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Siler City (which is located in Chatham County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 51.
  • He is buried at New Garden Friends Cemetery, located 34 miles [54.7 km] to the northwest of Siler City. The cemetery is located in Guilford County, North Carolina.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for New Garden Friends Cemetery<1>
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• Kay Kyser     (Band leader, entertainer)
  • Born: James Kern
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kay Kyser<1>
  • He was born in Rocky Mount (NC) on June 18, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Chapel Hill (NC) on July 23, 1985 (a Tuesday).
  • Rocky Mount is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
  • Chapel Hill is located in Orange County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Siler City (which is located in Chatham County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 80.
• Tom Zachary     (Major League Baseball)
  • Full name: Jonathan Thompson Walton Zachary
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Zachary<1>
  • He was born in Graham (NC) on May 7, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Burlington (NC) on January 24, 1969 (a Friday).
  • Graham is located in Alamance County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Siler City (which is located in Chatham County).
  • Burlington is located in Alamance County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Siler City (which is located in Chatham County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 72.
  • He is buried at Alamance Memorial Park, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Siler City. The cemetery is located in Alamance County, North Carolina.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Alamance Memorial Park<1>
  • The Geni entry for Alamance Memorial Park
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