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Notable Births & Deaths for Cherry Hill Park ...

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

  • Walter Joseph Biggs, Jr.     (Artist)
    • He was born in Elliston (VA) on June 4, 1886 (a Friday) and died in Roanoke (VA) on February 11, 1968 (a Sunday) at the age of 81. He is buried at Sherwood Burial Park (Salem City, Virginia).
    • Elliston is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the west of Cherry Hill Park.
    • Roanoke is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the east of Cherry Hill Park.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Walter Joseph Biggs, Jr.<1>
  • Charles W. 'the Black Cyclone' Follis     (Played both professional football and baseball)
  • Mary Johnston     (Author)
  • Henry King     (Director)
    • Full name: Henry Edmonson King
    • He was born in Christiansburg (VA) on January 24, 1886 (a Sunday) and died in Toluca Lake (CA) on June 29, 1982 (a Tueday) at the age of 96. He is buried at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park (Hillsborough County, Florida).
    • Christiansburg is located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Cherry Hill Park.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Henry King<1>
  • Louis King     (Director)
  • John Payne     (Actor)
    • Full name: John Howard Payne
    • He was born in Roanoke (VA) on May 23, 1912 (a Thursday) and died in Malibu (CA) on December 6, 1989 (a Wednesday) at the age of 77. The body was cremated.
    • Roanoke is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the east of Cherry Hill Park.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Payne<1>
  • Erwin Coolidge 'Bob' Porterfield     (Major League Baseball)

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.