Chilton (Falls County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Chilton ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Chilton. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Chilton (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton to Rose Hills Memorial Park
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 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Chilton (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 (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton to Greenwood Memorial Park
Bill 'Spot' Collins (Professional football)
- He was born in Breckenridge (TX) on March 4, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Temple (TX) on March 26, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Breckenridge is located in Stephens County, Texas.
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Chilton (which is located in Falls County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Spot' Collins<1>
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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chilton (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Noble Doss (Professional football)
- He was born in Temple (TX) on May 22, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in Austin (TX) on February 15, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Chilton (which is located in Falls County).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Noble Doss<1>
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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chilton (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 (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chilton (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>
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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Chilton (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 (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chilton (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 (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton 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 9 miles [14.5 km] to the east of Chilton. 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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chilton (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:
- From your current location to Arlington Cemetery (AR) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chilton (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:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton to Arlington National Cemetery
Booker Russell (Professional football)
- Full name: Booker Taylor Russell
- He was born in Belton (TX) on February 28, 1956 (a Tuesday) and died in Belton (TX) on March 9, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Belton is located in Bell County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Chilton (which is located in Falls County).
- Belton is located in Bell County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Chilton (which is located in Falls County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at North Belton Cemetery, located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west southwest of Chilton. The cemetery is located in Bell County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Booker Russell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Belton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton to North Belton 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chilton (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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northwest of Chilton. 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 Chilton 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 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chilton (which is located in Falls County).
- Waco is located in McLennan County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the north of Chilton (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 21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest of Chilton (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>
James Robert 'Bob' Wills (Musician)
- He was born in Kosse (TX) on March 6, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on May 13, 1975 (a Tuesday).
- Kosse is located in Limestone County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Chilton (which is located in Falls County).
- Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Tulsa County, Oklahoma.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Robert 'Bob' Wills<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (OK) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton to Memorial Park Cemetery
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 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Chilton (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 (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Chilton 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.