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Notable Births & Deaths for Annesdale - Snowden ...

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

  • Emery 'Ace' Adams     (1932:1947)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emery 'Ace' Adams<1>
    • He was born in Collierville (TN) on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died on January 22, 1955 (a Saturday).
    • Collierville is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Annesdale - Snowden. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • J. Blackfoot     (Musician, singer)
  • Bobby 'Blue' Bland     (Singer, songwriter)
  • Stanley David Griggs     (Astronaut)
  • Walter 'Shakey' Horton     (Musician)
  • Charlie Lea     (Major League Baseball)
    • Born: Charles William Lee
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Lea<1>
    • He was born in Orleans (France) on December 25, 1956 (a Tuesday) and died in Collierville (TN) on November 11, 2011 (a Friday).
    • Collierville is located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Annesdale - Snowden. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
    • At the time of his death, he was 54.
  • Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes     (Professional football)
  • John 'Big John' Tate     (Professional boxer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Tate<1>
    • He was born in Marion (AR) on January 29, 1955 (a Saturday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on April 9, 1998 (a Thursday).
    • Marion is located in Crittenden County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest of Annesdale - Snowden (which is located in Shelby County).
    • Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
    • He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Annesdale - Snowden. The cemetery is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Edmondson Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Annesdale - Snowden to Edmondson Cemetery
  • Johnnie Taylor     (Singer)
  • Rufus Thomas, Jr.     (Musician)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus Thomas, Jr.<1>
    • He was born in Cayce (MS) on March 26, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 15, 2001 (a Saturday).
    • Cayce is located in Marshall County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast of Annesdale - Snowden (which is located in Shelby County).
    • Memphis is located nearby and to the northwest of Annesdale - Snowden.
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
    • He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the south southwest of Annesdale - Snowden. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to New Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Annesdale - Snowden to New Park 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.