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Notable Births & Deaths for Jal ...

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

  • Jay Thomas     (Actor, comedian)
    • Born: Jon Thomas Terrell
    • He was born in Kermit (TX) on July 12, 1948 (a Monday) and died in Santa Barbara (CA) on August 24, 2017 (a Thursday) at the age of 69. We don't have any burial details.
    • Kermit is located 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Jal.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jay Thomas<1>

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.