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Notable Births & Deaths for Happy ...

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

  • John Milton Ayers     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Milton Ayers<1>
    • He was born in Carrizo Springs (TX) on April 14, 1953 (a Tuesday) and died in Canyon (TX) on October 2, 1995 (a Monday).
    • Carrizo Springs is located in Dimmit County, Texas.
    • Canyon is located in Randall County and is 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Happy (which is located in Swisher County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 42.
    • He is buried at Dreamland Cemetery, located 14 miles [22.5 km] to the north northwest of Happy. The cemetery is located in Randall County, Texas.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Dreamland Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Dreamland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Happy to Dreamland Cemetery
  • Buddy Wayne Knox     (Singer, songwriter)

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.