Notable Births & Deaths for Long Branch ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Long Branch. 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 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Long Branch. Both communities are located in Laurens County.
  • Spartanburg is located in Spartanburg County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Long Branch (which is located in Laurens County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
• 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 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north of Long Branch (which is located in Laurens County).
  • Moore is located in Spartanburg County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Long Branch (which is located in Laurens County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 45.
  • He is buried at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the north of Long Branch. The cemetery is located in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Memorial Gardens<1>
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• Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend Gary D. 'Blind Gary' Davis<1>
  • He was born in Laurens (SC) on April 30, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Hammonton (NJ) on May 5, 1972 (a Friday).
  • Laurens is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the west of Long Branch. Both communities are located in Laurens County.
  • Hammonton is located in Atlantic County, New Jersey.
  • At the time of his death, he was 76.
  • He is buried at Rockville Cemetery, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
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• Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays     (Social activist, educator)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays<1>
  • He was born in Ninety Six (SC) on August 1, 1894 (a Wednesday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on March 28, 1984 (a Wednesday).
  • Ninety Six is located in Greenwood County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the south of Long Branch (which is located in Laurens County).
  • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 89.
  • He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery<1>
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• Donald Wesley Reno     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Donald Wesley Reno<1>
  • He was born in Buffalo (SC) on February 21, 1926 (a Sunday) and died in Powhatan (VA) on October 16, 1984 (a Tuesday).
  • Buffalo is located in Union County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northeast of Long Branch (which is located in Laurens County).
  • Powhatan is located in Campbell County, Virginia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 58.
  • He is buried at Spring Hill Cemetery, which is located in Lynchburg City, Virginia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Hill Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Spring Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Long Branch to Spring Hill Cemetery