Wil-Mar Park (Cabarrus County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Wil-Mar Park ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Wil-Mar Park. 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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Gastonia is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Gaston Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west southwest of Wil-Mar Park. The cemetery is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Theodore Wade 'Ted' Abernathy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Gaston Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gaston Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Gaston Memorial Park
Elvia Allman (Actress)
- Full name: Elvia Beatrice Allman
- She was born in Enochville (NC) on September 19, 1904 (a Monday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on March 6, 1992 (a Friday).
- Enochville is located in Rowan County and is 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 87.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elvia Allman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Reverend Ernest Angley (Televangelist, author)
- Full name: Ernest Winston Angley
- He was born in Mooresville (NC) on August 9, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Akron (OH) on May 7, 2021 (a Friday).
- Mooresville is located in Iredell County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Akron is located in Summit County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 99.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Ernest Angley<1>
Vernon 'Vern' Adair Benson (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Granite Quarry (NC) on September 19, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Salisbury (NC) on January 20, 2014 (a Monday).
- Granite Quarry is located in Rowan County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Salisbury is located in Rowan County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Rowan Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Wil-Mar Park. The cemetery is located in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Vernon 'Vern' Adair Benson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rowan Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rowan Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Rowan Memorial Park
Virginia Dale (Actress)
- She was born in Charlotte (NC) on July 1, 1917 (a Sunday) and died in Burbank (CA) on October 3, 1994 (a Monday).
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virginia Dale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Clarence T. Dixon (Musician)
- He was born in Charlotte (NC) on June 4, 1923 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 25, 1992 (a Saturday).
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clarence T. Dixon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III (Actor, director, producer)
- He was born in New York (NY) on April 6, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on March 16, 2008 (a Sunday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ivan Nathaniel Dixon III<1>
Skinnay Ennis (Musician)
- Born: Edgar Clyde Ennis
- He was born in Salisbury (NC) on August 13, 1909 (a Friday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on June 3, 1963 (a Monday).
- Salisbury is located in Rowan County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Skinnay Ennis<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Annie Montrose Hagins (Actress, civil rights activist)
- She was born in Charlotte (NC) on June 12, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Rancho Palos Verdes (CA) on October 24, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Rancho Palos Verdes is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 95.
- She is buried at Green Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Annie Montrose Hagins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Green Hills Memorial Park
Wilbert Harrison (Singer)
- Full name: Wilbert Huntington Harrison
- He was born in Charlotte (NC) on January 5, 1929 (a Saturday) and died in Spencer (NC) on October 26, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Spencer is located in Rowan County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at North Pinewood Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park. The cemetery is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wilbert Harrison<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Pinewood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to North Pinewood Cemetery
Daisy and Violet Hilton (Conjoined twins, sideshow performers)
- She was born in Brighton (England) on February 5, 1908 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on January 4, 1969 (a Saturday).
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Daisy and Violet Hilton<1>
Sammy Johns (Musician, singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Sammy Reginald Johns
- 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 in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Gastonia is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Wil-Mar Park. The cemetery is located in Gaston County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sammy Johns<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Greenwood Cemetery
Clyde Kluttz (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Rockwell (NC) on December 12, 1917 (a Wednesday) and died in Salisbury (NC) on May 12, 1979 (a Saturday).
- Rockwell is located in Rowan County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Salisbury is located in Rowan County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Rowan Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Wil-Mar Park. The cemetery is located in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clyde Kluttz<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rowan Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rowan Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Rowan Memorial Park
Oscar Micheaux (Director, writer, producer)
- He was born in Metropolis (IL) on January 2, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on March 25, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Metropolis is located in Massac County, Illinois.
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Great Bend Cemetery, which is located in Barton County, Kansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Oscar Micheaux<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Great Bend Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Great Bend Cemetery (KS) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Great Bend Cemetery
James Polk (11th President of the US (1845 - 1849))
- Full name: James Knox Polk
- He was born in Pineville (NC) on November 2, 1795 (a Monday) and died in Nashville (TN) on June 15, 1849 (a Friday).
- Pineville is located in Mecklenburg County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Polk<1>
Erwin Coolidge 'Bob' Porterfield (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Newport (VA) on August 10, 1923 (a Friday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on April 28, 1980 (a Monday).
- Newport is located in Giles County, Virginia.
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Sharon Memorial Park, located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south southwest of Wil-Mar Park. The cemetery is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erwin Coolidge 'Bob' Porterfield<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sharon Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Sharon Memorial Park
Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Tavares (FL) on January 20, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on July 2, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Tavares is located in Lake County, Florida.
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park, which is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Daytona Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Daytona Memorial Park (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Daytona Memorial Park
Jackie Torrence (Storyteller)
- She was born in Chicago (IL) on February 12, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Granite Quarry (NC) on November 30, 2004 (a Tuesday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Granite Quarry is located in Rowan County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast of Wil-Mar Park (which is located in Cabarrus County).
- At the time of her death, she was 60.
- She is buried at Rowan Memorial Park, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north northeast of Wil-Mar Park. The cemetery is located in Rowan County, North Carolina.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie Torrence<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rowan Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rowan Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Wil-Mar Park to Rowan Memorial Park

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.