Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Spring Lake. 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 Spring Lake (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
Gastonia is located in Gaston County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the west of Spring Lake (which is located in Mecklenburg County).
At the time of his death, he was 71.
He is buried at Gaston Memorial Park, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west southwest of Spring Lake. The cemetery is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
Charlotte is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of Spring Lake. Both communities are located in Mecklenburg County.
At the time of his death, he was 56.
He is buried at Sharon Memorial Park, located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south southeast of Spring Lake. 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.