Amory, Cleveland b. 1917 d. October 14, 1998 Author and Animal Activist. He wrote "The Best Cat Ever," "The Cat Who Came For Christmas," and "The Cat and the Curmudgeon." Devoted his life to animal rights, founding The Fund For Animals in 1967 and serving as its president until his death. He is buried next to his cat, Polar Bear, on his ranch in Murchinson. Black Beauty Ranch, Murchison, Henderson County, Texas, USA
Dowdy, John Vernard b. February 11, 1912 d. April 12, 1995 US Congressman. He attended the College of Marshall (now East Texas Baptist University) from 1929 to 1931, studied law and became a court reporter and attorney. From 1945 to 1952 Dowdy was District Attorney of the Texas third judicial district. In September 1952 he was the successful Democratic candidate in the special election that filled the vacancy caused by [Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Oaklawn Memorial Park, Athens, Henderson County, Texas, USA
Turner, Babe Kyro Lemon 'Black Ace' b. December 21, 1907 d. November 7, 1972 Blues Musician. A native of Hughes Springs, Texas, he was considered a solid guitarist and a great blues vocalist. As a young boy he was a member of the local church choir, where he got his interest in music. He later built himself his own guitar and taught himself to play. In the 1920s, he played at local functions, and then played at dances in Greenville, Texas, in the 1930s. In 1936, he got his own show on the Fort Worth, Texas, radio station KFJZ, which lasted until 1941. He also appeared...[Read More] (Bio by: K) Steen Cemetery, Henderson County, Texas, USA
b. 1917 d. October 14, 1998