Town of Scurry (Kaufman County, TX)

Notable Births & Deaths for Scurry ...

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

Darrell Lance 'Dimebag' Abbott (Musician)
- He was born in Ennis (TX) on August 20, 1966 (a Saturday) and died in Columbus (OH) on December 8, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Ennis is located in Ellis County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Columbus is located in Franklin County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Moore Memorial Gardens, located 45 miles [72.4 km] to the west northwest of Scurry. The cemetery is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darrell Lance 'Dimebag' Abbott<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Moore Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Moore Memorial Gardens (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Moore Memorial Gardens
Aaron Dale Allston (Author)
- He was born in Corsicana (TX) on December 8, 1960 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield (MO) on February 27, 2014 (a Thursday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Springfield is located in Greene County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 53.
- He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south southwest of Scurry. The cemetery is located in Navarro County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Dale Allston<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Oakwood Cemetery
George Poston Baker (Sculptor)
- He was born in Corsicana (TX) on January 23, 1931 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on July 14, 1997 (a Monday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Mountain View Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Poston Baker<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- The Geni entry for Mountain View Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mountain View Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Mountain View Cemetery
Billy Bizor (Musician)
- He was born in Centerville (TX) on September 3, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Houston (TX) on April 4, 1969 (a Friday).
- Centerville is located in Dallas County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Houston is located in Harris County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 55.
- He is buried at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, which is located in Harris County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Bizor<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery
Mary Brian (Actress)
- She was born in Corsicana (TX) on February 17, 1906 (a Saturday) and died in Del Mar (CA) on December 30, 2002 (a Monday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Del Mar is located in San Diego County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 96.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Brian<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Forney (TX) on December 22, 1885 (a Tuesday) and died in Rochester (NY) on April 5, 1953 (a Sunday).
- Forney is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Scurry. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, which is located in Monroe County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ross Emil 'Tex' Erwin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Jamie Foxx (Oscar winning actor, singer, songwriter, producer, comedian)
- Born: Eric Marion Bishop
- He was born in Terrell (TX) on December 13, 1967 (a Wednesday).
- Terrell is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Scurry. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
Bill Hart (Actor, stuntman)
- Born: Billy Gene Welch
- He was born in Red Oak (TX) on July 28, 1934 (a Saturday) and died in Northridge (CA) on January 2, 2015 (a Friday).
- Red Oak is located in Ellis County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Northridge is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill Hart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Ted Healy (Actor, comedian)
- Born: Ernest Lea Nash
- He was born in Kaufman (TX) on October 1, 1896 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on December 21, 1937 (a Tuesday).
- Kaufman is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Scurry. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ted Healy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Calvary Cemetery
Michael Franklin 'Pinky' Higgins (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Red Oak (TX) on May 27, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Dallas (TX) on March 21, 1969 (a Friday).
- Red Oak is located in Ellis County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Dallas is located in Dallas County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 59.
- He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Scurry. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael Franklin 'Pinky' Higgins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park
Raymond Anderson Morehart (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Terrell (TX) on December 2, 1899 (a Saturday) and died in Dallas (TX) on January 13, 1989 (a Friday).
- Terrell is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the north of Scurry. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Dallas is located in Dallas County and is 30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, located 35 miles [56.3 km] to the northwest of Scurry. The cemetery is located in Dallas County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Raymond Anderson Morehart<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Restland Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Restland Memorial Park
Dick Murdoch (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on August 16, 1946 (a Friday) and died in Amarillo (TX) on June 16, 1996 (a Sunday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Amarillo is located in Potter County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Potter County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dick Murdoch<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Memorial Park Cemetery
Byron Nelson (Professional golf)
- He was born in Waxahachie (TX) on February 4, 1912 (a Sunday) and died in Roanoke (TX) on September 26, 2006 (a Tuesday).
- Waxahachie is located in Ellis County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Roanoke is located in Denton County, Texas.
- At the time of his death, he was 94.
- He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, which is located in Denton County, Texas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Byron Nelson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Roselawn Memorial Park (TX) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Roselawn Memorial Park
Claude Pfaff Stroud (Actor)
- He was born in Kaufman (TX) on March 26, 1907 (a Tuesday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on October 16, 1985 (a Wednesday).
- Kaufman is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast of Scurry. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Claude Pfaff Stroud<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Los Angeles National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Los Angeles National Cemetery (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Los Angeles National Cemetery
John Wheeler (Actor)
- Full name: Johnnie Lee Wheeler, Jr.
- He was born in Corsicana (TX) on June 20, 1930 (a Friday) and died in Claremont (CA) on February 6, 2026 (a Friday).
- Corsicana is located in Navarro County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Claremont is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 95.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Wheeler<1>
Marijohn Melson Wilkin (Songwriter)
- She was born in Kemp (TX) on July 14, 1920 (a Wednesday) and died in Nashville (TN) on October 28, 2006 (a Saturday).
- Kemp is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast of Scurry. Both communities are located in Kaufman County.
- Nashville is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- At the time of her death, she was 86.
- She is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marijohn Melson Wilkin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (TN) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Chill Wills (Actor)
- Full name: Theodore Childress Wills
- He was born in Seagoville (TX) on July 18, 1902 (a Friday) and died in Encino (CA) on December 15, 1978 (a Friday).
- Seagoville is located in Dallas County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest of Scurry (which is located in Kaufman County).
- Encino is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Grand View Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chill Wills<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Grand View Memorial Park (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Scurry to Grand View Memorial Park

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.