Bell, Chris (Christopher Branford) b. January 12, 1951 d. December 27, 1978 Musician. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he was a singer, songwriter, guitarist and co-founder of the rock group "Big Star". His musical and lyrical contributions to the band's albums included "#1 Record" (1972) and "Radio City" (1974). As a solo artist for the remainder of the 1970s until his death, his recordings included "I Am the Cosmos", "Speed of Sound" and "You and Your Sister". (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cause of death: Car accident Memory Hill Gardens, Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Kingsley, James H. b. November 4, 1937 d. February 22, 1989 Actor. He began his career as a movie stunt man in the 1950s and was a stand-in for Elvis in many of Presley's films. He was also Elvis's bodyguard, friend and confident. His other credits included "Emperor of the North" (1973), "Scream Blacula Scream" (1973), "Act of Vengeance" (1974), "Cooley High" (1975), "The Hinenburg" (1975) and "The Choirboys" (1977). (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Memory Hill Gardens, Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Rogers, Dr. Adrian b. September 12, 1931 d. November 15, 2005 Southern Baptist Minister Leader. Elected president of the Southern Baptist Convention in 1979 and again in 1986-87, he was only the 3rd senior pastor of the 102-year-old congregation. His election turned out to a be a spiritual renaissance moment for the denomination. The 16.3 million member group shifted dramatically to the right politically and theologically back to its original commitment to the Bible. During his career, he conducted religious crusades in Taiwan, South Korea, Israel, Russia...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith) Cause of death: Cancer Memory Hill Gardens, Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
Singleton, Walter Keith b. December 7, 1944 d. March 24, 1967 Viet Nam Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Singleton served as a Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, Company A, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, 3d Marine Division. He was awarded his medal posthumously for service at Gio Linh District, Quang Tri Province, Republic of Vietnam, on March 24, 1967. His citation reads-For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sgt. Singleton's company was conducting combat operations when the lead platoon...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Memory Hill Gardens, Bartlett, Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
b. January 12, 1951 d. December 27, 1978