Rock Town (Jefferson County, TN)

Notable Births & Deaths for Rock Town ...

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

Chester Burton 'Chet' Atkins (Musician)
- He was born in Luttrell (TN) on June 20, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on June 30, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Luttrell is located in Union County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chester Burton 'Chet' Atkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens
Boudleaux Bryant (Songwriter)
- He was born in Shellman (GA) on February 13, 1920 (a Friday) and died in Gatlinburg (TN) on June 25, 1987 (a Thursday).
- Shellman is located in Randolph County, Georgia.
- Gatlinburg is located in Sevier County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Boudleaux Bryant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Felice Bryant (Musician, songwriter)
- Born: Matilda Genevieve Scaduto
- She was born in Milwaukee (WI) on August 7, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Gatlinburg (TN) on April 22, 2003 (a Tuesday).
- Milwaukee is located in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- Gatlinburg is located in Sevier County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of her death, she was 77.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Felice Bryant<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Reggie Cobb (Professional football)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on July 7, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 20, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Rock Town. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reggie Cobb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lynnhurst Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lynnhurst Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Lynnhurst Cemetery
George Roby Dempster (Inventor)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on September 16, 1887 (a Friday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on September 18, 1964 (a Friday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west southwest of Rock Town. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Roby Dempster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Greenwood Cemetery
Paul 'Duke' Hogue, Sr. (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on April 28, 1940 (a Sunday) and died in Cincinnati (OH) on August 17, 2009 (a Monday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul 'Duke' Hogue, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Spring Grove Cemetery
Granville Henry 'Stick' McGhee (Musician)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on March 23, 1918 (a Saturday) and died in New York (NY) on August 15, 1961 (a Tuesday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Long Island National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Granville Henry 'Stick' McGhee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Long Island National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Long Island National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Long Island National Cemetery
Billy Meyer (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on January 14, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on March 31, 1957 (a Sunday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west southwest of Rock Town. The cemetery is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Meyer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lynnhurst Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lynnhurst Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Lynnhurst Cemetery
Lillian Randolph (Actress)
- She was born in Knoxville (TN) on December 14, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 12, 1980 (a Friday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 81.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lillian Randolph<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr. (Comedian, actor)
- He was born in Cumming (GA) on August 10, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Knoxville (TN) on November 13, 1983 (a Sunday).
- Cumming is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 57.
- He is buried at Sawnee View Gardens, which is located in Forsyth County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin 'Junior' Samples, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sawnee View Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sawnee View Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Rock Town to Sawnee View Gardens
Morgan Stevens (Actor)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on October 16, 1951 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 26, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- We don't have any burial details.
Joe Earl Stuart, Jr. (Musician)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on February 7, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on September 13, 1987 (a Sunday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Earl Stuart, Jr.<1>
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, Arkansas.
- Knoxville is located in Knox County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Rock Town (which is located in Jefferson County).
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Edmondson Cemetery, which 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 Rock Town 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.