Notable Births & Deaths for Graysville ...

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

• Howard 'Louie Bluie' Armstrong     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard 'Louie Bluie' Armstrong<1>
  • He was born in Dayton (TN) on March 4, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Boston (MA) on July 30, 2003 (a Wednesday).
  • Dayton is located nearby and to the northeast of Graysville.
  • Boston is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • At the time of his death, he was 94.
  • He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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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 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast of Graysville. Both communities are located in Rhea County.
  • Maryville is located in Blount County, Tennessee.
  • At the time of his death, he was 52.
  • The body was cremated.
• James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Harle 'Jimmy' Johnston<1>
  • He was born in Cleveland (TN) on December 10, 1889 (a Tuesday) and died in Chattanooga (TN) on February 14, 1967 (a Tuesday).
  • Cleveland is located in Bradley County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast of Graysville (which is located in Rhea County).
  • Chattanooga is located in Hamilton County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest of Graysville (which is located in Rhea County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 77.
  • He is buried at Forest Hills Cemetery, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the south southwest of Graysville. The cemetery is located in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hills Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• Ralph Emerson McGill     (Social activist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Emerson McGill<1>
  • He was born in Soddy (TN) on February 5, 1898 (a Saturday) and died in Atlanta (GA) on February 3, 1969 (a Monday).
  • Soddy is located in Hamilton County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the south of Graysville (which is located in Rhea County).
  • Atlanta is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • At the time of his death, he was 71.
  • He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview 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, Tennessee.
  • Signal Hills is located in Hamilton County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Graysville (which is located in Rhea County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at Grandview Cemetery, which is located in Blount County, Tennessee.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Grandview Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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  • From Graysville to Grandview Cemetery