Notable Births & Deaths for Govan ...

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

• James Brown     (Singer, dancer, musician, producer, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee)
  • Full name: James Joseph Brown
  • He was born in Barnwell (SC) on May 3, 1933 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on December 25, 2006 (a Monday) at the age of 73.
  • Barnwell is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Govan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: James Brown<1>
• Lois Collier     (Actress)
  • Born: Madelyn Earle Jones
  • She was born in Salley (SC) on March 21, 1922 (a Tueday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on October 27, 1999 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Salley is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the north of Govan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Lois Collier<1>
• J.B. Hutto     (Musician)
  • Full name: Joseph Benjamin Hutto
  • He was born in Blackville (SC) on April 26, 1926 (a Monday) and died in Harvey (IL) on June 12, 1983 (a Sunday) at the age of 57. He is buried at Restvale Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Blackville is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest of Govan.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: J.B. Hutto<1>