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Notable Births & Deaths for McGreegor Downs ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding McGreegor Downs. 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, South Carolina.
    • Spartanburg is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the south of McGreegor Downs. Both communities are located in Spartanburg County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • Edward Jones Borom     (Major League Baseball)
  • 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of McGreegor Downs (which is located in Spartanburg County).
    • Rutherfordton is located in Rutherford County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of McGreegor Downs (which is located in Spartanburg County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 64.
    • He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north of McGreegor Downs. The cemetery is located in Rutherford County, North Carolina.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Memorial Park<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Sunset Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From McGreegor Downs to Sunset Memorial Park
  • Tommy Caldwell     (Musician)
  • Toy T. Caldwell, Jr.     (Musician)
  • Art Fowler     (Professional baseball)
  • Donald Eugene Gibson     (Songwriter, musician)
    • He was born in Shelby (NC) on April 3, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on November 17, 2003 (a Monday).
    • Shelby is located in Cleveland County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of McGreegor Downs (which is located in Spartanburg County).
    • Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 75.
    • He is buried at Sunset Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of McGreegor Downs. The cemetery is located in Cleveland County, North Carolina.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Sunset Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From McGreegor Downs to Sunset Cemetery
  • Eddie Jackson     (Singer)
  • James R. Packard     (Race car driver)
  • Donald Wesley Reno     (Musician)
  • Earl Scruggs     (Musician)
  • 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 in Polk County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of McGreegor Downs (which is located in Spartanburg County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 70.
    • The body was cremated.
  • Clara Smith     (Singer)
  • Bobby Thompson     (Musician)

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.