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Robert Sengstacke AbbottFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

24 Nov 1870 – 29 Feb 1940

Newspaper Publisher. He was the editor and founder...

Blue Island, Cook County, Illinois, USA

Plot info: Section 1, Lot 24, Grave E 1/2

Rev Ralph David Abernathy Sr.Famous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

11 Mar 1926 – 17 Apr 1990

Social Reformer. He was an early civil rights...

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA

Plot info: in the wall of the chapel which is located in the office building (not the main Mausoleum)

Arthur AsheFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

10 Jul 1943 – 6 Feb 1993

American Tennis Player, Social Activist &...

East Highland Park, Henrico County, Virginia, USA

Plot info: Section M, Plot 11

Willie BestFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

27 May 1916 – 27 Feb 1962

Actor. Along with Stepin Fetchit and Mantan...

North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Plot info: Block L, Section 999, Lot 22, Curb #996, 10 graves from curb

Ray CharlesFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

23 Sep 1930 – 10 Jun 2004

Singer, Entertainer. He is recognized as an...

Inglewood, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Plot info: Mausoleum of the Golden West, Corridor of Eternal Love, Crypt A-32

Sam CookeFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

22 Jan 1931 – 11 Dec 1964

Singer. He was an American Soul Music singer, who...

Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Plot info: Court of Freedom section, Garden of Honor, right side (SouthEast garden; Private area, not accessible to the general public), Map #G28, Garden Crypt 5728

William P. DrakeFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

8 Jun 1895 – 30 Oct 1977

Professional Negro League baseball player....

Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Section J Grave 6114

Johnnie JohnsonFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

8 Jul 1924 – 13 Apr 2005

Pioneer Rock Music Musician. He was the pianist...

Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Section 1J, Site 8

Alberta Christine “Mama King” Williams KingFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

13 Sep 1904 – 30 Jun 1974

Mother of assassinated civil rights leader

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA

Plot info: Next to First Road paralleling Jonesboro Road

Rev Martin Luther King Sr.Famous Memorial Flowers have been left.

19 Dec 1899 – 11 Nov 1984

Civil Rights Activist. He was the prominent pastor...

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA

Plot info: Next to First Road paralleling Jonesboro Road

Robert McFerrinFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

19 Mar 1921 – 24 Nov 2006

Opera Singer. Born in Marianna, Arkansas, he was...

Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Section 1BB Site 955

Theodore R. “Ted” PageFamous Memorial Flowers have been left.

22 Apr 1903 – 1 Dec 1984

Negro League Baseball Player. He was born in...

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

Plot info: Community Vault, Lot 51

Marshall Lewis RiddleFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

22 Apr 1918 – 2 Sep 1988

Negro League Professional Baseball Player. In...

Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Section KK, Grave 116

Jackie RobinsonFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

31 Jan 1919 – 24 Oct 1972

Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player, Social...

Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Plot info: Section 6, West half of Lot P, Grave 8

Branch L. RussellFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

9 Oct 1895 – 1 May 1959

Professional Negro League baseball player. Branch...

Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Section D Grave 2848

Oliver SainFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

1 Mar 1932 – 28 Oct 2003

Musician, Songwriter and Producer. His work was...

Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Section 1J, Grave 1626

J. D. ShortFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

26 Dec 1902 – 21 Oct 1962

Born in Mississippi, Short learned to play the...

Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Section 70, Grave 16280

Henry James TownsendFamous Memorial Veteran Flowers have been left.

27 Oct 1909 – 25 Sep 2006

Rhthym and Blues Guitarist, Songwriter. He died in...

Lemay, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA

Plot info: Section 1-I, Site 610

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