Notable Births & Deaths for Mattson ...

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

• Jimmie Goodwin Coker     (Major League Baseball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmie Goodwin Coker<1>
  • He was born in Holly Hill (SC) on March 28, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Throckmorton (TX) on October 29, 1991 (a Tuesday).
  • Holly Hill is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
  • Throckmorton is located in Throckmorton County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east of Mattson (which is located in Haskell County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 55.
• Bob Harrison     (Professional football)
  • Born: Robert Lucius Harrison, Jr.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Harrison<1>
  • He was born in Stamford (TX) on August 8, 1937 (a Sunday) and died in Abilene (TX) on February 4, 2016 (a Thursday).
  • Stamford is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Mattson. Both communities are located in Haskell County.
  • Abilene is located in Taylor County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 78.
  • He is buried at Highland Cemetery, located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south southwest of Mattson. The cemetery is located in Haskell County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Highland Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
  • From your current location to Highland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
  • From Mattson to Highland Cemetery