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Notable Births & Deaths for Cross Keys ...

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

  • Pinkne 'Pink' Anderson     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pinkne 'Pink' Anderson<1>
    • He was born in Laurens (SC) on February 12, 1900 (a Monday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on October 12, 1974 (a Saturday).
    • Laurens is located in Laurens County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Cross Keys (which is located in Union County).
    • Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Union County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • Edward Jones Borom     (Major League Baseball)
  • Tommy Caldwell     (Musician)
  • Toy T. Caldwell, Jr.     (Musician)
  • Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis     (Musician)
  • Art Fowler     (Professional baseball)
  • James R. Packard     (Race car driver)
  • Donald Wesley Reno     (Musician)
  • Clara Smith     (Singer)
  • Bobby Thompson     (Musician)
    • Full name: Robert Clark Thompson
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Thompson<1>
    • He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on July 5, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Franklin (TN) on May 18, 2005 (a Wednesday).
    • Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Cross Keys (which is located in Union County).
    • Franklin is located in Williamson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 67.
    • He is buried at Willow Grove Cemetery, which is located in Trousdale County, Tennessee.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Willow Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Cross Keys to Willow Grove Cemetery

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.