Notable Births & Deaths for Olney ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Olney. 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)
  • He was born in Holly Hill (SC) on March 28, 1936 (a Saturday) and died in Throckmorton (TX) on October 29, 1991 (a Tueday) at the age of 55.
  • Throckmorton is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Olney.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Jimmie Goodwin Coker<1>
• Larry McMurtry     (Author, screenwriter)
  • He was born in Archer City (TX) on June 3, 1936 (a Wednesday) and died in Archer City (TX) on March 25, 2021 (a Thursday) at the age of 84. We don't have any burial details.
  • Archer City is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Olney.
  • Archer City is located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast of Olney.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Larry McMurtry<1>