Notable Births & Deaths for Fort Harry ...

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

• David Glenn Douglas     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Spring City (TN) on March 20, 1963 (a Wednesday) and died in Maryville (TN) on February 27, 2016 (a Saturday) at the age of 52. The body was cremated.
  • Maryville is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Fort Harry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: David Glenn Douglas<1>
• Marshall Grant     (Musician)
  • He was born in Nantahala (NC) on May 5, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Jonesboro (AR) on August 7, 2011 (a Sunday) at the age of 83. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
  • Nantahala is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Fort Harry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Marshall Grant<1>
• Johnny Lane Oates     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Sylva (NC) on January 21, 1946 (a Monday) and died in Richmond (VA) on December 24, 2004 (a Friday) at the age of 58. He is buried at Sunset Memorial Park (Chesterfield County, Virginia).
  • Sylva is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Fort Harry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Johnny Lane Oates<1>
• Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Townsend (TN) on March 16, 1920 (a Tueday) and died in Signal Hills (TN) on September 16, 2007 (a Sunday) at the age of 87. He is buried at Grandview Cemetery (Blount County, Tennessee).
  • Townsend is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the west of Fort Harry.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Garrard Sliger 'Buster' Ramsey<1>