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Notable Births & Deaths for Randolph ...

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

  • John Henry Barbee     (Musician)
  • J. Blackfoot     (Musician, singer)
  • Bobby 'Blue' Bland     (Singer, songwriter)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby 'Blue' Bland<1>
    • 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 in Shelby County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast of Randolph (which is located in Tipton County).
    • Memphis is located in Shelby County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Randolph (which is located in Tipton County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 83.
    • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Randolph. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Randolph to Memorial Park Cemetery
  • Dee Clark     (Singer)
  • Isaac Hayes     (Singer, musician, composer, actor)
    • Full name: Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Isaac Hayes<1>
    • 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Randolph. Both communities are located in Tipton County.
    • Memphis is located in Shelby County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Randolph (which is located in Tipton County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 66.
    • He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Randolph. The cemetery is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Randolph to Memorial Park Cemetery
  • Rufus 'Rafiq' Mayes     (Professional football)
  • Frank 'Son' Seals     (Musician)
  • 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 and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Randolph (which is located in Tipton County).
    • Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
    • At the time of his death, he was 43.
    • He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, located 37 miles [59.5 km] to the southwest of Randolph. The cemetery is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Edmondson Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Randolph to Edmondson 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.