Notable Births & Deaths for Smith - Lee ...

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

• Warren G. 'Freckles' Brown     (Rodeo cowboy)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Warren G. 'Freckles' Brown<1>
  • He was born in Wheatland (WY) on January 18, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Soper (OK) on March 20, 1987 (a Friday).
  • Wheatland is located in Platte County, Wyoming.
  • Soper is located in Choctaw County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Smith - Lee (which is located in Bryan County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
• Charlie Christian     (Musician)
  • Full name: Charles Henry Christian
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Christian<1>
  • He was born in Bonham (TX) on July 29, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on March 2, 1942 (a Monday).
  • Bonham is located in Fannin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Smith - Lee (which is located in Bryan County).
  • Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
  • At the time of his death, he was 25.
  • He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southwest of Smith - Lee. The cemetery is located in Fannin County, Texas.
  • Google driving directions:
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• Joe Dobson     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dobson<1>
  • He was born in Durant (OK) on January 20, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on June 23, 1994 (a Thursday).
  • Durant is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Smith - Lee. Both communities are located in Bryan County.
  • Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, which is located in Duval County, Florida.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
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• John Henderson 'Silent John' Whitehead     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Henderson 'Silent John' Whitehead<1>
  • He was born in Coleman (TX) on April 27, 1909 (a Tuesday) and died in Bonham (TX) on October 20, 1964 (a Tuesday).
  • Coleman is located in Coleman County, Texas.
  • Bonham is located in Fannin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Smith - Lee (which is located in Bryan County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • He is buried at Carson Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Smith - Lee. The cemetery is located in Fannin County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Carson Cemetery<1>
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• Art Tyree 'Hambone' Williams     (Professional basketball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Tyree 'Hambone' Williams<1>
  • He was born in Bonham (TX) on September 29, 1939 (a Friday) and died in San Diego (CA) on September 27, 2018 (a Thursday).
  • Bonham is located in Fannin County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Smith - Lee (which is located in Bryan County).
  • San Diego is located in San Diego County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 79.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Smith - Lee to Greenwood Memorial Park