Lake Lanier (Greenville County, SC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lake Lanier ...

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

Abigail 'Tommye' Adams (Actress)
- Born: Margaret Thomas Adams
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Abigail 'Tommye' Adams<1>
- She was born in Greenville (SC) on January 11, 1922 (a Wednesday) and died in Beverly Hills (CA) on February 13, 1955 (a Sunday).
- Greenville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Lake Lanier. Both communities are located in Greenville County.
- Beverly Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 33.
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, South Carolina.
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
Edward Jones Borom (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Jones Borom<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on October 30, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Dallas (TX) on January 7, 2011 (a Friday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 96.
- He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Laurel Land Memorial Park
Forrest Harrill 'Smoky' Burgess (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Harrill 'Smoky' Burgess<1>
- He was born in Caroleen (NC) on February 6, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Rutherfordton (NC) on September 15, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Caroleen is located in Rutherford County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- Rutherfordton is located in Rutherford County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east northeast of Lake Lanier. The cemetery is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Memorial Park<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Sunset Memorial Park
Tommy Caldwell (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tommy Caldwell<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on November 9, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on April 28, 1980 (a Monday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Toy T. Caldwell, Jr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Toy T. Caldwell, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on November 13, 1947 (a Thursday) and died in Moore (SC) on February 25, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- Moore is located in Spartanburg County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
John Dickson Carr (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Dickson Carr<1>
- He was born in Uniontown (PA) on November 30, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Greenville (SC) on February 27, 1977 (a Sunday).
- Uniontown is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- Greenville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Lake Lanier. Both communities are located in Greenville County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Springwood Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south southwest of Lake Lanier. The cemetery is located in Greenville County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Springwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Springwood Cemetery
James B. Davis (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James B. Davis<1>
- He was born in Greenville (SC) on June 6, 1916 (a Tuesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on April 17, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Greenville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Lake Lanier. Both communities are located in Greenville County.
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rolling Green Memorial Park, which is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Green Memorial Park<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Rolling Green Memorial Park
Roberta Flack (Singer, pianist)
- Born: Rubina Flake
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roberta Flack<1>
- She was born in Black Mountain (NC) on February 10, 1937 (a Wednesday) and died in New York (NY) on February 24, 2025 (a Monday).
- Black Mountain is located in Buncombe County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- We don't have any burial details.
Art Fowler (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Art Fowler<1>
- He was born in Converse (SC) on July 3, 1922 (a Monday) and died in Spartanburg (SC) on January 29, 2007 (a Monday).
- Converse is located in Spartanburg County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lake Lanier to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens
Eddie Jackson (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eddie Jackson<1>
- He was born in Forest City (NC) on September 4, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Philadelphia (PA) on May 3, 2010 (a Monday).
- Forest City is located in Rutherford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Mt. Peace Cemetery, which is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Peace Cemetery<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Mt. Peace Cemetery
Randy Johnson (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Randy Johnson<1>
- He was born in San Antonio (TX) on June 17, 1944 (a Saturday) and died in Brevard (NC) on September 17, 2009 (a Thursday).
- San Antonio is located in Bexar County, Texas.
- Brevard is located in Transylvania County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Hillside Cemetery, which is located in DeWitt County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hillside Cemetery<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Hillside Cemetery
Jackie 'Moms' Mabley (Comedian)
- Born: Loretta Mary Aiken
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jackie 'Moms' Mabley<1>
- She was born in Brevard (NC) on March 19, 1899 (a Sunday) and died in White Plains (NY) on May 23, 1975 (a Friday).
- Brevard is located in Transylvania County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- White Plains is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 76.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Ferncliff Cemetery
George Mathews (Actor)
- Full name: George Joseph Mathews
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Mathews<1>
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died in Caesars Head (SC) on November 7, 1984 (a Wednesday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Caesars Head is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Lake Lanier. Both communities are located in Greenville County.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
James R. Packard (Race car driver)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James R. Packard<1>
- He was born in Spartanburg (SC) on September 23, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Fairfield (IL) on October 1, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- Fairfield is located in Wayne County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Floral Park Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Floral Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Floral Park Cemetery
Ellas Broadus Robertson (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ellas Broadus Robertson<1>
- She was born in Greenville (SC) on April 19, 1872 (a Friday) and died in Louisville (KY) on December 3, 1945 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Lake Lanier. Both communities are located in Greenville County.
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at Cave Hill Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cave Hill Cemetery<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Cave Hill Cemetery
Nina Simone (Singer, songwriter, musician, activist)
- Born: Eunice Kathleen Simone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Nina Simone<1>
- She was born in Tryon (NC) on February 21, 1933 (a Tuesday) and died in Carry-le-Rouet (France) on April 21, 2003 (a Monday).
- Tryon is located nearby and to the north of Lake Lanier.
- At the time of her death, she was 70.
- The body was cremated.
Clara Smith (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Clara Smith<1>
- She was born in Spartanburg (SC) on March 13, 1894 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on February 2, 1935 (a Saturday).
- Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of her death, she was 40.
- She is buried at Lincoln Memorial Park, which is located in Macomb County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Memorial Park<1>
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- From Lake Lanier to Lincoln Memorial Park
Robert 'Buffalo Bob' Smith (Actor, TV Host)
- Born: Robert Emil Schmidt
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert 'Buffalo Bob' Smith<1>
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on November 27, 1917 (a Tuesday) and died in Hendersonville (NC) on July 30, 1998 (a Thursday).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- Hendersonville is located in Henderson County and is 15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- The body was cremated.
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 southeast of Lake Lanier (which is located in Greenville 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.
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- From Lake Lanier to Willow Grove Cemetery
Josh White (Musician)
- Full name: Joshua Daniel White, Sr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Josh White<1>
- He was born in Greenville (SC) on February 11, 1914 (a Wednesday) and died in Manhasset (NY) on September 5, 1969 (a Friday).
- Greenville is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Lake Lanier. Both communities are located in Greenville County.
- Manhasset is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Cypress Hills Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cypress Hills Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Lake Lanier to Cypress Hills 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.