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Notable Births & Deaths for Prospect ...

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

  • 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 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Prospect.
    • Archer City is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Prospect.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Larry McMurtry<1>
  • Ferris Taylor     (Actor)
    • Full name: Robert Ferris Taylor
    • He was born in Henrietta (TX) on March 25, 1888 (a Sunday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on March 7, 1961 (a Tueday) at the age of 73. He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park (Los Angeles County, California).
    • Henrietta is located 23 miles [37 km] to the north of Prospect.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ferris Taylor<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.