Glenn Heights (Dallas County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Glenn Heights ...

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

Darrell Lance 'Dimebag' Abbott (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Lance 'Dimebag' Abbott<1>
- He was born in Ennis (TX) on August 20, 1966 (a Saturday) and died in Columbus (OH) on December 8, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Ennis is located in Ellis County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Moore Memorial Gardens, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Moore Memorial Gardens<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Moore Memorial Gardens
James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr. (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr.<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- Garland is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northeast of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Restland Memorial Park
Billy Bizor (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Bizor<1>
- He was born in Centerville (TX) on September 3, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 4, 1969 (a Friday).
- Centerville is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin<1>
- He was born in Forney (TX) on December 22, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on April 5, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Forney is located in Kaufman County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Bill Hart (Actor, stuntman)
- Born: Billy Gene Welch
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Hart<1>
- He was born in Red Oak (TX) on July 28, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Northridge (CA) on January 2, 2015 (a Friday).
- Red Oak is located nearby and to the southeast of Glenn Heights.
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Ennis Haywood (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ennis Haywood<1>
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on December 5, 1979 (a Wednesday) and died in Arlington (TX) on May 11, 2003 (a Sunday).
- Dallas is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- Arlington is located in Tarrant County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Laurel Land Memorial Park, located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the north northeast of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Laurel Land Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Laurel Land Memorial Park
Bill Herchman (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Herchman<1>
- He was born in Vernon (TX) on March 10, 1933 (a Friday) and died in Arlington (TX) on January 22, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Vernon is located in Wilbarger County, Texas.
- Arlington is located in Tarrant County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Moore Memorial Gardens, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Moore Memorial Gardens<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Moore Memorial Gardens
Gino Hernandez (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gino Hernandez<1>
- He was born in Highland Park (TX) on August 8, 1957 (a Thursday) and died in Highland Park (TX) on February 2, 1986 (a Sunday).
- Highland Park is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- Highland Park is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Michael Franklin 'Pinky' Higgins (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Franklin 'Pinky' Higgins<1>
- He was born in Red Oak (TX) on May 27, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on March 21, 1969 (a Friday).
- Red Oak is located nearby and to the southeast of Glenn Heights.
- Dallas is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Frank Lane (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Lane<1>
- He was born in Cincinnati (OH) on February 1, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Richardson (TX) on March 19, 1981 (a Thursday).
- Cincinnati is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Richardson is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northeast of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Restland Memorial Park
Suzanne Lawrence (Journalist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Suzanne Lawrence<1>
- She was born in Tallahassee (FL) on May 20, 1969 (a Tuesday) and died in Bedford (TX) on August 23, 2003 (a Saturday).
- Tallahassee is located in Leon County, Florida.
- Bedford is located in Tarrant County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- She is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Frank Joseph Lucchesi (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Joseph Lucchesi<1>
- He was born in San Francisco (CA) on April 24, 1927 (a Sunday) and died in Arlington (TX) on June 8, 2019 (a Saturday).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- Arlington is located in Tarrant County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- He is buried at Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park
Harvey Martin (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harvey Martin<1>
- He was born in Dallas (TX) on November 16, 1950 (a Thursday) and died in Grapevine (TX) on December 24, 2001 (a Monday).
- Dallas is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- Grapevine is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northeast of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Restland Memorial Park
Chadwick Todd Matz (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chadwick Todd Matz<1>
- He was born in Reading (PA) on January 10, 1973 (a Wednesday) and died in Grapevine (TX) on January 29, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Reading is located in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
- Grapevine is located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 32.
- He is buried at Grapevine Cemetery, located 30 miles [48.3 km] to the north northwest of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Grapevine Cemetery<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Grapevine Cemetery
Norman McRae (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman McRae<1>
- 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the north northeast of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Restland Memorial Park
Ella Mae Morse (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ella Mae Morse<1>
- She was born in Mansfield (TX) on September 12, 1924 (a Friday) and died in Bullhead City (AZ) on October 16, 1999 (a Saturday).
- Mansfield is located in Ellis County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- Bullhead City is located in Mohave County, Arizona.
- At the time of her death, she was 75.
- The body was cremated.
Bob Cleveland Muncrief, Jr. (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Cleveland Muncrief, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Madill (OK) on January 28, 1916 (a Friday) and died in Duncanville (TX) on February 6, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Madill is located in Marshall County, Oklahoma.
- Duncanville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Cedarlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Grayson County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedarlawn Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Cedarlawn Memorial Park
Dick Murdoch (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Murdoch<1>
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on August 16, 1946 (a Friday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 16, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- Amarillo is located in Potter County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Potter County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Memorial Park Cemetery
Byron Nelson (Professional golf)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Byron Nelson<1>
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on February 4, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Roanoke (TX) on September 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County and is 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- Roanoke is located in Denton County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, located 46 miles [74 km] to the north northwest of Glenn Heights. The cemetery is located in Denton County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park<1>
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- From Glenn Heights to Roselawn Memorial Park
Adam Roarke (Actor, director)
- Born: Richard Jordan Gerler
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Adam Roarke<1>
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on August 8, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Euless (TX) on April 27, 1996 (a Saturday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Euless is located in Tarrant County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights (which is located in Dallas County).
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
Johnnie Taylor (Singer)
- Full name: Johnnie Harrison Taylor
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnnie Taylor<1>
- He was born in Crawfordsville (AR) on May 5, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Duncanville (TX) on May 31, 2000 (a Wednesday).
- Crawfordsville is located in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
- Duncanville is located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest of Glenn Heights. Both communities are located in Dallas County.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Jackson County, Missouri.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Glenn Heights to Forest Hill & Calvary Cemetery

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.