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Notable Births & Deaths for Tumbling Creek ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Tumbling Creek. 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 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of Tumbling Creek.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ernie 'Tennessee Ernie' Ford<1>
  • Ruth Selwyn     (Actress, producer)

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.