Notable Births & Deaths for Thomas ...

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

• Freddie Christian King     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Freddie Christian King<1>
  • He was born in Gilmer (TX) on September 3, 1934 (a Monday) and died in Dallas (TX) on December 28, 1976 (a Tuesday).
  • Gilmer is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast of Thomas. Both communities are located in Upshur County.
  • Dallas is located in Dallas County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 42.
  • He is buried at Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park<1>
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• John Don Looney     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Don Looney<1>
  • He was born in Saltillo (TX) on September 2, 1916 (a Saturday) and died in Fort Worth (TX) on April 5, 2015 (a Sunday).
  • Saltillo is located in Hopkins County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Thomas (which is located in Upshur County).
  • Fort Worth is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 98.
  • He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
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• Gerald Nelson Nesbitt     (Professional football)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gerald Nelson Nesbitt<1>
  • He was born in Big Sandy (TX) on March 3, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Little Rock (AR) on April 27, 2023 (a Thursday).
  • Big Sandy is located 19 miles [30.6 km] to the south of Thomas. Both communities are located in Upshur County.
  • Little Rock is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 91.
  • He is buried at Roselawn Memorial Park, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Roselawn Memorial Park<1>
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• Ray Price     (Musician)
  • Full name: Noble Ray Price
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ray Price<1>
  • He was born in Perryville (TX) on January 12, 1926 (a Tuesday) and died in Mount Pleasant (TX) on December 16, 2013 (a Monday).
  • Perryville is located nearby and to the west of Thomas.
  • Mount Pleasant is located in Titus County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Thomas (which is located in Upshur County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 87.
  • He is buried at Restland Memorial Park, which is located in Dallas County, Texas.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Restland Memorial Park<1>
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• Jerry Scoggins     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jerry Scoggins<1>
  • He was born in Mount Pleasant (TX) on September 30, 1911 (a Saturday) and died in Westlake Village (CA) on December 7, 2004 (a Tuesday).
  • Mount Pleasant is located in Titus County and is 21 miles [33.8 km] to the north of Thomas (which is located in Upshur County).
  • Westlake Village is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 93.
  • He is buried at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park<1>
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• Sissy Spacek     (Oscar winning actress)
  • Full name: Mary Elizabeth Spacek
  • She was born in Quitman (TX) on December 25, 1949 (a Sunday).
  • Quitman is located in Wood County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the west of Thomas (which is located in Upshur County).
• Babe Kyro Lemon 'Black Ace' Turner     (Musician)
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Babe Kyro Lemon 'Black Ace' Turner<1>
  • He was born in Hughes Springs (TX) on December 21, 1905 (a Thursday) and died on November 7, 1972 (a Tuesday).
  • Hughes Springs is located in Cass County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Thomas (which is located in Upshur County).
  • At the time of his death, he was 66.
  • He is buried at Steen Cemetery, which is located in Henderson County, Texas.
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• Noble Willingham     (Actor)
  • Full name: Noble Henry Willingham, Jr.
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  • He was born in Mineola (TX) on August 31, 1931 (a Monday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday).
  • Mineola is located in Wood County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Thomas (which is located in Upshur County).
  • Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
  • At the time of his death, he was 72.
  • He is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, which is located in Riverside County, California.
  • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside National Cemetery<1>
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