Marak (Milam County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Marak ...

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

Alvin Ailey, Jr. (Dancer, choreographer)
- He was born in Rogers (TX) on January 5, 1931 (a Monday) and died in New York (NY) on December 1, 1989 (a Friday).
- Rogers is located in Bell County and is 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alvin Ailey, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marak to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Earl Caldwell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Sparks (TX) on April 9, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Mission (TX) on September 15, 1981 (a Tuesday).
- Sparks is located in Bell County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- Mission is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens, which is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Caldwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Palm Valley Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Palm Valley Memorial Gardens (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marak to Palm Valley Memorial Gardens
Bill 'Spot' Collins (Professional football)
- He was born in Breckenridge (TX) on March 4, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Temple (TX) on March 26, 1996 (a Tuesday).
- Breckenridge is located in Stephens County, Texas.
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Spot' Collins<1>
Pee Wee Crayton (Musician)
- Born: Connie Curtis Crayton
- He was born in Rockdale (TX) on December 18, 1914 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 25, 1985 (a Tuesday).
- Rockdale is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Marak. Both communities are located in Milam County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Pee Wee Crayton<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Inglewood Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Inglewood Park Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marak to Inglewood Park Cemetery
Noble Doss (Professional football)
- He was born in Temple (TX) on May 22, 1920 (a Saturday) and died in Austin (TX) on February 15, 2009 (a Sunday).
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- Austin is located in Travis County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Noble Doss<1>
Andrew 'Rube' Foster (Professional baseball)
- He was born in Calvert (TX) on September 17, 1879 (a Wednesday) and died in Kankakee (IL) on December 9, 1930 (a Tuesday).
- Calvert is located in Robertson County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the east of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- Kankakee is located in Kankakee County, Illinois.
- At the time of his death, he was 51.
- He is buried at Lincoln Cemetery, which is located in Cook County, Illinois.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew 'Rube' Foster<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lincoln Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lincoln Cemetery (IL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marak to Lincoln Cemetery
Virgil Lewis Johnson (Singer, songwriter)
- He was born in Cameron (TX) on December 29, 1935 (a Sunday) and died in Lubbock (TX) on February 24, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Cameron is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast of Marak. Both communities are located in Milam County.
- Lubbock is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at City of Lubbock Cemetery, which is located in Lubbock County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Virgil Lewis Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for City of Lubbock Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to City of Lubbock Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marak to City of Lubbock Cemetery
Terry Knight (Musician)
- Born: Richard Terrance Knapp
- He was born in Flint (MI) on April 9, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Temple (TX) on November 1, 2004 (a Monday).
- Flint is located in Genesee County, Michigan.
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, which is located in Lapeer County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Terry Knight<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marak to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Joseph Gregg 'Jo-Jo' Moore (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Gause (TX) on December 25, 1908 (a Friday) and died in Bryan (TX) on April 1, 2001 (a Sunday).
- Gause is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the east of Marak. Both communities are located in Milam County.
- Bryan is located in Brazos County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 92.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joseph Gregg 'Jo-Jo' Moore<1>
Bob Reeves (Actor)
- Full name: Robert J. Reeves
- He was born in Marlin (TX) on January 28, 1892 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on April 13, 1960 (a Wednesday).
- Marlin is located in Falls County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Reeves<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marak to Valhalla Memorial Park
Booker Russell (Professional football)
- Full name: Booker Taylor Russell
- He was born in Belton (TX) on February 28, 1956 (a Tuesday) and died in Belton (TX) on March 9, 2000 (a Thursday).
- Belton is located in Bell County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- Belton is located in Bell County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- At the time of his death, he was 44.
- He is buried at North Belton Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west northwest of Marak. The cemetery is located in Bell County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Booker Russell<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to North Belton Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Marak to North Belton Cemetery
Rip Torn (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Elmore Rual Torn, Jr.
- He was born in Temple (TX) on February 6, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Lakeville (CT) on July 9, 2019 (a Tuesday).
- Temple is located in Bell County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Marak (which is located in Milam County).
- Lakeville is located in Litchfield County, Connecticut.
- At the time of his death, he was 88.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rip Torn<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.