Notable Births & Deaths for Rayford ...

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

• Howard Hughes     (Businessman, aviator, producer, director)
  • Full name: Howard Robard Hughes, Jr.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Hughes<1>
  • He was born in Humble (TX) on December 24, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 5, 1976 (a Monday).
  • Humble is located in Harris County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Rayford (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Houston is located in Harris County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Rayford (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 70.
  • He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rayford. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• Howard Robard Hughes. Jr.     (Producer, director, aviator, engineer, businessman, philanthropist)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Howard Robard Hughes. Jr.<1>
  • He was born in Humble (TX) on December 24, 1905 (a Sunday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 5, 1976 (a Monday).
  • Humble is located in Harris County and is 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast of Rayford (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Houston is located in Harris County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Rayford (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 70.
  • He is buried at Glenwood Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Rayford. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Glenwood Cemetery<1>
  • Google driving directions:
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• Dwight Jones     (Professional basketball)
  • Full name: Dwight Elmo Jones
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dwight Jones<1>
  • He was born in Houston (TX) on February 27, 1952 (a Wednesday) and died in The Woodlands (TX) on July 25, 2016 (a Monday).
  • Houston is located in Harris County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Rayford (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • The Woodlands is located nearby and to the northwest of Rayford.
  • At the time of his death, he was 64.
  • He is buried at Paradise North Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the south of Rayford. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Paradise North Cemetery<1>
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• Teala Loring     (Actress)
  • Born: Marcia Eloise Griffin
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teala Loring<1>
  • She was born in Denver (CO) on October 6, 1922 (a Friday) and died in Spring (TX) on January 28, 2007 (a Sunday).
  • Denver is located in Denver County, Colorado.
  • Spring is located nearby and to the south of Rayford.
  • At the time of her death, she was 84.
  • She is buried at Houston National Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the south of Rayford. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Houston National Cemetery<1>
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• Slater 'Dugie' Martin     (Professional basketball)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Slater 'Dugie' Martin<1>
  • He was born in Elmina (TX) on October 22, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Houston (TX) on October 18, 2012 (a Thursday).
  • Elmina is located in Walker County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the north of Rayford (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • Houston is located in Harris County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south of Rayford (which is located in Montgomery County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the south southwest of Rayford. The cemetery is located in Harris County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Oaks Cemetery<1>
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