Notable Births & Deaths for Cushing ...

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

• Raymond Adelphia 'Silent Cal' Benge     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Jacksonville (TX) on April 22, 1902 (a Tueday) and died in Centerville (TX) on June 27, 1997 (a Friday) at the age of 95. He is buried at Concord Cemetery (Leon County, Texas).
  • Jacksonville is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Cushing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Raymond Adelphia 'Silent Cal' Benge<1>
• 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) at the age of 78. He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park (Denton County, Texas).
  • Jacksonville is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the west of Cushing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Al Dexter<1>
• Harry Hickox     (Actor)
  • He was born in Big Springs (TX) on October 22, 1910 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 3, 1994 (a Friday) at the age of 83. We don't have any burial details.
  • Big Springs is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Cushing.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Hickox<1>