Crenshaw (Knox County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Crenshaw ...

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

Chester Burton 'Chet' Atkins (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Burton 'Chet' Atkins<1>
- He was born in Luttrell (TN) on June 20, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on June 30, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Luttrell is located in Union County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast of Crenshaw (which is located in Knox County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens<1>
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Reggie Cobb (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reggie Cobb<1>
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on July 7, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 20, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Crenshaw. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lynnhurst Cemetery<1>
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George Roby Dempster (Inventor)
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- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on September 16, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on September 18, 1964 (a Friday).
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Crenshaw. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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David Glenn Douglas (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Glenn Douglas<1>
- He was born in Spring City (TN) on March 20, 1963 (a Wednesday) and died in Maryville (TN) on February 27, 2016 (a Saturday).
- Spring City is located in Rhea County, Tennessee.
- Maryville is located in Blount County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Crenshaw (which is located in Knox County).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- The body was cremated.
Paul 'Duke' Hogue, Sr. (Professional basketball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul 'Duke' Hogue, Sr.<1>
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on April 28, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on August 17, 2009 (a Monday).
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery<1>
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Granville Henry 'Stick' McGhee (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Granville Henry 'Stick' McGhee<1>
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on March 23, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on August 15, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Long Island National Cemetery<1>
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Billy Meyer (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Meyer<1>
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on January 14, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on March 31, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Crenshaw. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lynnhurst Cemetery<1>
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Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey<1>
- He was born in Townsend (TN) on March 16, 1920 (a Tuesday) and died in Signal Hills (TN) on September 16, 2007 (a Sunday).
- Townsend is located in Blount County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast of Crenshaw (which is located in Knox County).
- Signal Hills is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the south of Crenshaw. The cemetery is located in Blount County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
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Lillian Randolph (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Randolph<1>
- She was born in Knoxville (TN) on December 14, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 12, 1980 (a Friday).
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Cumming (GA) on August 10, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on November 13, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, which is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens<1>
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Morgan Stevens (Actor)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on October 16, 1951 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- We don't have any burial details.
Joe Earl Stuart, Jr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Earl Stuart, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on February 7, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 13, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
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, Arkansas.
- Knoxville is located nearby and to the north of Crenshaw.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, which is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
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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.