Notable Births & Deaths for Fort Griffin ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Fort Griffin. 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.
- Jimmie Goodwin Coker (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Holly Hill (SC) on March 28, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Throckmorton (TX) on October 29, 1991 (a Tuesday).
- Holly Hill is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
- Throckmorton is located in Throckmorton County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north of Fort Griffin (which is located in Shackelford County).
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmie Goodwin Coker<1>
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. |