Allison (Wise County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Allison ...

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

Edwin Carewe (Actor, director, producer, screenwriter)
- Born: Jay John Fox
- He was born in Gainesville (TX) on March 5, 1883 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on January 22, 1940 (a Monday).
- Gainesville is located in Cooke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Allison (which is located in Wise County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edwin Carewe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Alex Cord (Actor, author)
- Born: Alexander Viespi, Jr.
- He was born in Floral Park (NY) on May 3, 1933 (a Wednesday) and died in Valley View (TX) on August 9, 2021 (a Monday).
- Floral Park is located in Queens County, New York.
- Valley View is located in Cooke County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast of Allison (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- He is buried at Cemetery of the Holy Rood, which is located in Nassau County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alex Cord<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cemetery of the Holy Rood
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cemetery of the Holy Rood (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Cemetery of the Holy Rood
Frank Edgar Cornish, IV (Professional football)
- He was born in Chicago (IL) on September 24, 1967 (a Sunday) and died in Southlake (TX) on August 22, 2008 (a Friday).
- Chicago is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Southlake is located in Denton County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Allison (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 40.
- He is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the south southeast of Allison. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Edgar Cornish, IV<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Al Dexter (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Jacksonville (TX) on May 4, 1905 (a Thursday) and died in Denton (TX) on January 28, 1984 (a Saturday).
- Jacksonville is located in Cherokee County, Texas.
- Denton is located in Denton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Allison (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east southeast of Allison. The cemetery is located in Denton County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Al Dexter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Roselawn Memorial Park
Peter William Mayhew (Actor)
- He was born in Barnes (England) on May 19, 1944 (a Friday) and died in Boyd (TX) on April 30, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Boyd is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Allison. Both communities are located in Wise County.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Azleland Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the south southwest of Allison. The cemetery is located in Parker County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter William Mayhew<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Azleland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Azleland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Azleland Memorial Park
Jerry Mays (Professional football)
- Born: Gerald Avery Mays
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on November 24, 1939 (a Friday) and died in Lewisville (TX) on July 17, 1994 (a Sunday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Lewisville is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast of Allison (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 46 miles [74 km] to the east southeast of Allison. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Mays<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Restland Memorial Park
Byron Nelson (Professional golf)
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on February 4, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Roanoke (TX) on September 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County, Texas.
- Roanoke is located in Denton County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast of Allison (which is located in Wise County).
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east southeast of Allison. The cemetery is located in Denton County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Byron Nelson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Roselawn Memorial Park
Charles William 'Charley' Paddock (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in Gainesville (TX) on August 11, 1900 (a Saturday) and died in Sitka (AK) on July 21, 1943 (a Wednesday).
- Gainesville is located in Cooke County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Allison (which is located in Wise County).
- Sitka is located in , Alaska.
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Sitka National Cemetery, which is located in Alaska.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles William 'Charley' Paddock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sitka National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sitka National Cemetery (AK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Sitka National Cemetery
Ann Sheridan (Actress)
- Born: Clara Lou Sheridan
- She was born in Denton (TX) on February 21, 1915 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 21, 1967 (a Saturday).
- Denton is located in Denton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Allison (which is located in Wise County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 51.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ann Sheridan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Sly Stone (Musician, songwriter, producer)
- Born: Sylvester Stewart
- He was born in Denton (TX) on March 15, 1943 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 9, 2025 (a Monday).
- Denton is located in Denton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Allison (which is located in Wise County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sly Stone<1>
Billy Ree Jones Wallace (Actress)
- He was born in Decatur (TX) on July 17, 1925 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 3, 1999 (a Wednesday).
- Decatur is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Allison. Both communities are located in Wise County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Ree Jones Wallace<1>
Guinn Williams (Actor)
- Full name: Guinn Terrell Williams
- He was born in Decatur (TX) on April 26, 1899 (a Wednesday) and died in Van Nuys (CA) on June 6, 1962 (a Wednesday).
- Decatur is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Allison. Both communities are located in Wise County.
- Van Nuys is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Guinn Williams<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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Allison to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills

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.