Blevins (Falls County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Blevins ...

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

Alvin Ailey, Jr. (Dancer, choreographer)
- He was born in Rogers (TX) on January 5, 1931 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 1, 1989 (a Friday).
- Rogers is located in Bell County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the south of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin Ailey, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blevins to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Earl Caldwell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sparks (TX) on April 9, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Mission (TX) on September 15, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Sparks is located in Bell County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- Mission is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens, which is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Caldwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Valley Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
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- From Blevins to Palm Valley Memorial Gardens
Rildia Bee O'Bryan Cliburn (Entertainer, mother of Van Cliburn)
- She was born in McGregor (TX) on October 14, 1896 (a Wednesday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on August 3, 1994 (a Wednesday).
- McGregor is located in Coryell County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of her death, she was 97.
- She is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rildia Bee O'Bryan Cliburn<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blevins to Greenwood Memorial Park
John Lawrence Criner (Actor)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on July 19, 1898 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 8, 1965 (a Monday).
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Lawrence Criner<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blevins to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Darrell Orvis Glenn (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on December 7, 1935 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on April 9, 1990 (a Monday).
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Orvis Glenn<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 Blevins to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Roy Hargrove (Musician)
- Full name: Roy Anthony Hargrove
- He was born in Waco (TX) on October 16, 1969 (a Thursday) and died in New York (NY) on November 2, 2018 (a Friday).
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Hargrove<1>
Virgil Lewis Johnson (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Cameron (TX) on December 29, 1935 (a Sunday) and died in Lubbock (TX) on February 24, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Cameron is located in Milam County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at City of Lubbock Cemetery, which is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virgil Lewis Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for City of Lubbock Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to City of Lubbock Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blevins to City of Lubbock Cemetery
Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday).
- Flint is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blevins to Mt. Hope Cemetery
David Koresh (Cult Leader)
- Born: Vernon Wayne Howell
- He was born in Houston (TX) on August 17, 1959 (a Monday) and died in Waco (TX) on April 19, 1993 (a Monday).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Smith County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Koresh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blevins to Memorial Park Cemetery
Bob Reeves (Actor)
- Full name: Robert J. Reeves
- He was born in Marlin (TX) on January 28, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 13, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Marlin is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of Blevins. Both communities are located in Falls County.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Reeves<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blevins to Valhalla Memorial Park
Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on January 11, 1910 (a Tuesday) and died in El Dorado (AR) on January 8, 1961 (a Sunday).
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- El Dorado is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Arlington Cemetery, which is located in Union County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lynwood Thomas 'Schoolboy' Rowe<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Blevins to Arlington Cemetery
Hughes Rudd (Journalist)
- He was born in Waco (TX) on September 14, 1921 (a Wednesday) and died in Toulouse (France) on October 13, 1992 (a Tuesday).
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hughes Rudd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
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- From Blevins to Arlington National Cemetery
Hank Thompson (Musician, composer)
- Born: Henry William Thompson
- He was born in Waco (TX) on September 3, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on November 6, 2007 (a Tuesday).
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Waco Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Blevins. The cemetery is located in McLennan County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hank Thompson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Waco Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Waco Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blevins to Waco Memorial Park
Tony Thompson (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: Anthony Ulysses Thompson, Jr.
- He was born in Waco (TX) on September 2, 1975 (a Tuesday) and died in Waco (TX) on June 1, 2007 (a Friday).
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Thompson<1>
Rip Torn (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Elmore Rual Torn, Jr.
- He was born in Temple (TX) on February 6, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Lakeville (CT) on July 9, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- Lakeville is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rip Torn<1>
Marbeth Wright (Actress)
- She was born in Crawford (TX) on July 9, 1915 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 17, 1939 (a Sunday).
- Crawford is located in McLennan County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Blevins (which is located in Falls County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 24.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marbeth Wright<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blevins to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale

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.