Blue Ridge (Collin County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Blue Ridge ...

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

Joe Allison (Songwriter, producer)
- He was born in McKinney (TX) on October 3, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Nashville (TN) on August 2, 2002 (a Friday).
- McKinney is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. Both communities are located in Collin County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Allison<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Griff Barnett (Actor)
- Born: Manley Griffith
- He was born in Blue Ridge on November 12, 1884 (a Wednesday) and died in El Monte (CA) on January 12, 1958 (a Sunday).
- El Monte is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Griff Barnett<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Rose Hills Memorial Park
James Milton 'Jim' Battle (Professional hockey)
- He was born in Bailey (TX) on March 26, 1901 (a Tuesday) and died in Chico (CA) on September 30, 1965 (a Thursday).
- Bailey is located in Fannin County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Chico is located in Butte County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- He is buried at Glen Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Butte County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Milton 'Jim' Battle<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Oaks Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Glen Oaks Memorial Park
James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr. (Musician)
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on May 25, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Garland (TX) on August 19, 2000 (a Saturday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Garland is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Restland Memorial Park
Benny Binion (Businessman, founder of Binion's Horseshoe Casino)
- He was born in Pilot Grove (TX) on November 20, 1904 (a Sunday) and died in Las Vegas (NV) on December 25, 1989 (a Monday).
- Pilot Grove is located in Grayson County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Las Vegas is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park, which is located in Clark County, Nevada.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Benny Binion<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park (NV) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Bunkers Eden Vale Memorial Park
John Boles (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Greenville (TX) on October 28, 1895 (a Monday) and died in San Angelo (TX) on February 27, 1969 (a Thursday).
- Greenville is located in Hunt County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- San Angelo is located in Tom Green County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- He is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Boles<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Westwood Memorial Park
James 'Jim' Boyd (Musician)
- He was born in Ladonia (TX) on September 25, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Ladonia (TX) on March 11, 1993 (a Thursday).
- Ladonia is located in Fannin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Ladonia is located in Fannin County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the east of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James 'Jim' Boyd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Restland Memorial Park
Charlie Christian (Musician)
- Full name: Charles Henry Christian
- He was born in Bonham (TX) on July 29, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Staten Island (NY) on March 2, 1942 (a Monday).
- Bonham is located in Fannin County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Staten Island is located in Richmond County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 25.
- He is buried at Gates Hill Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north northeast of Blue Ridge. The cemetery is located in Fannin County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Christian<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Gates Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Gates Hill Cemetery
Bettye 'Mighty Mite' Danoff (Professional golf)
- She was born in Dallas (TX) on May 21, 1923 (a Monday) and died in McKinney (TX) on December 22, 2011 (a Thursday).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- McKinney is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. Both communities are located in Collin County.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, located 49 miles [78.9 km] to the south southwest of Blue Ridge. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bettye 'Mighty Mite' Danoff<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Laurel Land Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Laurel Land Memorial Park
L. Sprague de Camp (Author)
- Full name: Lyon Sprague de Camp
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 27, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Plano (TX) on November 6, 2000 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Plano is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. Both communities are located in Collin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for L. Sprague de Camp<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Arlington National Cemetery
Lawrence Clifton Elliott (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Greenville (TX) on November 16, 1901 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on May 15, 1970 (a Friday).
- Greenville is located in Hunt County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lawrence Clifton Elliott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Greenwood Memorial Park
Mike Gaechter (Professional football)
- Full name: Michael Theodore Gaechter
- He was born in Santa Monica (CA) on January 9, 1940 (a Tuesday) and died in Frisco (TX) on August 17, 2015 (a Monday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Frisco is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. Both communities are located in Collin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Gaechter<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Restland Memorial Park
Lee 'Lefty' Grissom (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sherman (TX) on October 23, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Corning (CA) on October 4, 1998 (a Sunday).
- Sherman is located in Grayson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Corning is located in Tehama County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Sunset Hill Cemetery, which is located in Tehama County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lee 'Lefty' Grissom<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sunset Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sunset Hill Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Sunset Hill Cemetery
Marshawn Kneeland (Professional football)
- Full name: Marshawn London Kneeland
- He was born in Grand Rapids (MI) on July 8, 2001 (a Sunday) and died in Frisco (TX) on November 6, 2025 (a Thursday).
- Grand Rapids is located in Kent County, Michigan.
- Frisco is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. Both communities are located in Collin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 24.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marshawn Kneeland<1>
Ormer Leslie Locklear (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Greenville (TX) on October 28, 1891 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 2, 1920 (a Monday).
- Greenville is located in Hunt County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ormer Leslie Locklear<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Greenwood Memorial Park
Lloyd Mangrum (Professional golf)
- He was born in Trenton (TX) on August 1, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Apple Valley (CA) on November 17, 1973 (a Saturday).
- Trenton is located in Fannin County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the north of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Apple Valley is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Victor Valley Memorial Park, which is located in San Bernardino County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lloyd Mangrum<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Victor Valley Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Victor Valley Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Victor Valley Memorial Park
Forrest Matthews (Actor)
- He was born in McKinney (TX) on September 24, 1908 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on November 22, 1951 (a Thursday).
- McKinney is located 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. Both communities are located in Collin County.
- Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Forrest Matthews<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Restland Memorial Park
Norman McRae (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Elizabeth (NJ) on September 26, 1947 (a Friday) and died in Garland (TX) on July 25, 2003 (a Friday).
- Elizabeth is located in Union County, New Jersey.
- Garland is located in Dallas County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 32 miles [51.5 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman McRae<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Restland Memorial Park
Audie Murphy (Actor, songwriter)
- Full name: Audie Leon Murphy
- He was born in Kingston (TX) on June 20, 1925 (a Saturday) and died in Catawba (VA) on May 28, 1971 (a Friday).
- Kingston is located in Hunt County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Catawba is located in Roanoke County, Virginia.
- At the time of his death, he was 45.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Audie Murphy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Arlington National Cemetery
Buck Owens (Singer, musician, composer)
- Born: Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr.
- He was born in Sherman (TX) on August 12, 1929 (a Monday) and died in Bakersfield (CA) on March 25, 2006 (a Saturday).
- Sherman is located in Grayson County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Blue Ridge (which is located in Collin County).
- Bakersfield is located in Kern County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery, which is located in Kern County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Buck Owens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Greenlawn Southwest Cemetery
Mark Tuinei (Professional football)
- He was born in Oceanside (CA) on March 31, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Plano (TX) on May 6, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Oceanside is located in San Diego County, California.
- Plano is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Blue Ridge. Both communities are located in Collin County.
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park, which is located in Hawaii.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Tuinei<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hawaiian Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hawaiian Memorial Park (HI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Blue Ridge to Hawaiian Memorial Park

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.