Gildfield (Shelby County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Gildfield ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Gildfield. 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)
- He was born in Collierville (TN) on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died on January 22, 1955 (a Saturday).
- Collierville is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Gildfield. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emery 'Ace' Adams<1>
John Henry Barbee (Musician)
- Born: William George Tucker
- He was born in Henning (TN) on November 14, 1905 (a Tuesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on November 3, 1964 (a Tuesday).
- Henning is located in Lauderdale County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Gildfield (which is located in Shelby County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Henry Barbee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield to Restvale Cemetery
J. Blackfoot (Musician, singer)
- Born: John Colbert, Jr.
- He was born in Greenville (MS) on November 20, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Germantown (TN) on November 30, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Greenville is located in Washington County, Mississippi.
- Germantown is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the south of Gildfield. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Gildfield. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for J. Blackfoot<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield to Memorial Park Cemetery
Bobby 'Blue' Bland (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Rosemark (TN) on January 27, 1930 (a Monday) and died in Memphis (TN) on June 23, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Rosemark is located nearby and to the north of Gildfield.
- Memphis is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Gildfield. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
- At the time of his death, he was 83.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Gildfield. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby 'Blue' Bland<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield to Memorial Park Cemetery
Reverend William Herbert Brewster, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Somerville (TN) on July 2, 1897 (a Friday) and died in Memphis (TN) on October 14, 1987 (a Wednesday).
- Somerville is located in Fayette County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Gildfield (which is located in Shelby County).
- Memphis is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Gildfield. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Gildfield. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend William Herbert Brewster, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield to New Park Cemetery
Isaac Hayes (Singer, musician, composer, actor)
- Full name: Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr.
- He was born in Covington (TN) on August 20, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in Memphis (TN) on August 10, 2008 (a Sunday).
- Covington is located in Tipton County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast of Gildfield (which is located in Shelby County).
- Memphis is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Gildfield. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the south southwest of Gildfield. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isaac Hayes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield to Memorial Park Cemetery
Walter 'Shakey' Horton (Musician)
- He was born in Horn Lake (MS) on April 6, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on December 8, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Horn Lake is located in DeSoto County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Gildfield (which is located in Shelby County).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 60.
- He is buried at Restvale Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter 'Shakey' Horton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restvale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restvale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield to Restvale Cemetery
Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Mount Pleasant (MS) on November 28, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died in Memphis (TN) on December 8, 1968 (a Sunday).
- Mount Pleasant is located in Marshall County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Gildfield (which is located in Shelby County).
- Memphis is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Gildfield. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr<1>
Charlie Lea (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Charles William Lee
- 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 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Gildfield. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Lea<1>
Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes (Professional football)
- He was born in Clarkedale (AR) on December 5, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Bellevue (WA) on January 9, 1990 (a Tuesday).
- Clarkedale is located in Crittenden County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Gildfield (which is located in Shelby County).
- Bellevue is located in King County, Washington.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, which is located in King County, Washington.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield to Mt. Pleasant Cemetery
Frank 'Son' Seals (Musician)
- He was born in Osceola (AR) on August 14, 1942 (a Friday) and died in Richton Park (IL) on December 20, 2004 (a Monday).
- Osceola is located in Mississippi County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Gildfield (which is located in Shelby County).
- Richton Park is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Homewood Memorial Gardens, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank 'Son' Seals<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Homewood Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Homewood Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield to Homewood Memorial Gardens
John 'Big John' Tate (Professional boxer)
- 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 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Gildfield (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 32 miles [51.5 km] to the west southwest of Gildfield. The cemetery is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Tate<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Edmondson Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield to Edmondson Cemetery
Rufus Thomas, Jr. (Musician)
- 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 south of Gildfield (which is located in Shelby County).
- Memphis is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest of Gildfield. Both communities are located in Shelby County.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- He is buried at New Park Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Gildfield. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus Thomas, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Gildfield 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.