Darrell, Johnny b. July 23, 1940 d. October 7, 1997 Country Musician. Real name Eddie Ray White. Under the pseudonym Johnny Darrell, he recorded the songs, "The Son Of Hickory Holler's Tramp" in 1967, and "As Long The Wind Blows" in 1968. Both recordings were chart top successes for him. A native of Hopewell, Alabama, but raised in Marietta, Georgia, Darrell became interested in music following a brief stint in the United States Army. After moving to Nashville, following his leave from the army, Darrell took a job working at a local Holiday Inn...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Pine Ridge Memorial Park, Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, USA
Dodd, Robert Lee b. November 11, 1908 d. June 21, 1988 College Football Coach. Named for the Civil War general whom his father admired, he led his team to the mythical Tennessee state football championship in 1923 with an 8-1-1 record. From 1928 to 1930 Dodd, as captain, led the University of Tennessee to a 27-1-2 record. He was named All Southern in 1929 to 1930, and Collier All America by Grantland Rice his senior season. From 1945 to 1966, as head coach at Georgia Tech, his teams won 165, lost 64, and tied 8. His teams won 31 straight from...[Read More] (Bio by: TWCP) Kennesaw Memorial Park, Kennesaw, Cobb County, Georgia, USA
b. July 23, 1940 d. October 7, 1997