Linwood (Cherokee County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Linwood ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Linwood. 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Linwood.
- 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Linwood.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Al Dexter<1>
Patrick Lamont 'Fat Pat' Hawkins (Rapper)
- He was born in Hickory Creek (TX) on December 4, 1970 (a Friday) and died in Hickory Creek (TX) on February 3, 1998 (a Tueday) at the age of 27. He is buried at Paradise South Cemetery (Brazoria County, Texas).
- Hickory Creek is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Linwood.
- Hickory Creek is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Linwood.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patrick Lamont 'Fat Pat' Hawkins<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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the north of Linwood.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Harry Hickox<1>
Pete Runnels (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lufkin (TX) on January 28, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Pasadena (TX) on May 20, 1991 (a Monday) at the age of 63. He is buried at Forest Park East Cemetery (Harris County, Texas).
- Lufkin is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Linwood.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial: Pete Runnels<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.