Lawrence (Kaufman County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Lawrence ...

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

James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr. (Musician)
- 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 in Dallas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Garland is located in Dallas County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman 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 west northwest of Lawrence. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Edward 'Jimmy' Belken, Sr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Restland Memorial Park
Billy Bizor (Musician)
- 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 in Dallas County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Bizor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
L. Sprague de Camp (Author)
- He was born in New York (NY) on November 27, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Plano (TX) on November 6, 2000 (a Monday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Plano is located in Collin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 93.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for L. Sprague de Camp<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Arlington National Cemetery
Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin (Major League Baseball)
- 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 7 miles [11.3 km] to the west of Lawrence. Both communities are located in Kaufman 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Jamie Foxx (Oscar winning actor, singer, songwriter, producer, comedian)
- Born: Eric Marion Bishop
- He was born in Terrell (TX) on December 13, 1967 (a Wednesday).
- Terrell is located nearby and to the east of Lawrence.
Ted Healy (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Ernest Lea Nash
- He was born in Kaufman (TX) on October 1, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 21, 1937 (a Tuesday).
- Kaufman is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Lawrence. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Healy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Calvary Cemetery
Gino Hernandez (Professional wrestler)
- 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 in Dallas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Highland Park is located in Dallas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 28.
- He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gino Hernandez<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Oaks Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Memorial Oaks Cemetery
Frank Lane (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Dallas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman 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 west northwest of Lawrence. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frank Lane<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Restland Memorial Park
Norman McRae (Major League Baseball)
- 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 in Dallas County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman 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 west northwest of Lawrence. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman McRae<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Restland Memorial Park
Raymond Anderson Morehart (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Terrell (TX) on December 2, 1899 (a Saturday) and died in Dallas (TX) on January 13, 1989 (a Friday).
- Terrell is located nearby and to the east of Lawrence.
- Dallas is located in Dallas County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west northwest of Lawrence. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Anderson Morehart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Restland Memorial Park
Claude Pfaff Stroud (Actor)
- He was born in Kaufman (TX) on March 26, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on October 16, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Kaufman is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the south of Lawrence. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Pfaff Stroud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Los Angeles National Cemetery
Mark Tuinei (Professional football)
- He was born in Oceanside (CA) on March 31, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Plano (TX) on May 6, 1999 (a Thursday).
- Oceanside is located in San Diego County, California.
- Plano is located in Collin County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Hawaiian Memorial Park, which is located in Hawaii.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mark Tuinei<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hawaiian Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hawaiian Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Hawaiian Memorial Park
Marijohn Melson Wilkin (Songwriter)
- She was born in Kemp (TX) on July 14, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on October 28, 2006 (a Saturday).
- Kemp is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the south of Lawrence. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marijohn Melson Wilkin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Chill Wills (Actor)
- Full name: Theodore Childress Wills
- He was born in Seagoville (TX) on July 18, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Encino (CA) on December 15, 1978 (a Friday).
- Seagoville is located in Dallas County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Lawrence (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chill Wills<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Lawrence to Grand View Memorial Park

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.