Notable Births & Deaths for Woodson ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Woodson. 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 Tuesday).
  • Holly Hill is located in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
  • Throckmorton is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Woodson. Both communities are located in Throckmorton County.
  • At the time of his death, he was 55.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmie Goodwin Coker<1>
• Bill 'Spot' Collins     (Professional football)
  • He was born in Breckenridge (TX) on March 4, 1922 (a Saturday) and died in Temple (TX) on March 26, 1996 (a Tuesday).
  • Breckenridge is located in Stephens County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast of Woodson (which is located in Throckmorton County).
  • Temple is located in Bell County, Texas.
  • At the time of his death, he was 74.
  • Additional References
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bill 'Spot' Collins<1>