Notable Births & Deaths for Glade Spring ...

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

• Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford     (Singer, TV Host, Radio announcer)
  • Full name: Ernest Jennings Ford
  • He was born in Bristol (TN) on February 13, 1919 (a Thursday) and died in Reston (VA) on October 17, 1991 (a Thursday) at the age of 72.
  • Bristol is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest of Glade Spring.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford<1>
• Ruth Selwyn     (Actress, producer)
  • Born: Ruth Virginia Wilcox
  • She was born in Tazewell (VA) on November 6, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on December 13, 1954 (a Monday) at the age of 49. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Los Angeles County, California).
  • Tazewell is located 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast of Glade Spring.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ruth Selwyn<1>
• Monte Weaver     (Major League Baseball)
  • He was born in Helton (NC) on June 15, 1906 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on June 14, 1994 (a Tueday) at the age of 88.
  • Helton is located 23 miles [37 km] to the southeast of Glade Spring.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Monte Weaver<1>