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Notable Births & Deaths for Piperton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Piperton. 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 on October 10, 1911 (a Tuesday) and died on January 22, 1955 (a Saturday).
    • 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>
  • J. Blackfoot     (Musician, singer)
    • Born: John Colbert, Jr.
    • He was born on November 20, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died on November 30, 2011 (a Wednesday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 65.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for J. Blackfoot<1>
  • Bobby 'Blue' Bland     (Singer, songwriter)
    • He was born on January 27, 1930 (a Monday) and died on June 23, 2013 (a Sunday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby 'Blue' Bland<1>
  • Reverend William Herbert Brewster, Sr.     (Musician)
    • He was born on July 2, 1897 (a Friday) and died on October 14, 1987 (a Wednesday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 90.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reverend William Herbert Brewster, Sr.<1>
  • Walter 'Shakey' Horton     (Musician)
    • He was born on April 6, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died on December 8, 1981 (a Tuesday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 60.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter 'Shakey' Horton<1>
  • Benjamin Joyce 'Benn' Karr     (Major League Baseball)
    • He was born on November 28, 1893 (a Tuesday) and died on December 8, 1968 (a Sunday).
    • 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 on November 11, 2011 (a Friday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 54.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Lea<1>
  • Rufus Thomas, Jr.     (Musician)
    • He was born on March 26, 1917 (a Monday) and died on December 15, 2001 (a Saturday).
    • At the time of his death, he was 84.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rufus Thomas, Jr.<1>
  • Ida B. Wells     (Social reformer)
    • Full name: Ida Bell Wells
    • She was born on July 16, 1862 (a Wednesday) and died on March 25, 1931 (a Wednesday).
    • At the time of her death, she was 68.
    • Additional References
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ida B. Wells<1>

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.