Deaths in the 1980s

Roy W. Hill

1899–1986 (age 87)

Desert Memorial Park

Roy W. Hill was an American businessman and entrepreneur based in Los Angeles.

Allan Shivers

1907–1985 (age 78)

Texas State Cemetery

Allan Shivers was an American politician who served as Governor of Texas from 1949 to 1957.

Eugen Gärtner

1885–1980 (age 95)

Mount Hebron Cemetery

Eugen Gärtner was a German businessman and industrialist from Schweinfurt.

Adele Ginzberg

1886–1980 (age 94)

Mount Hebron Cemetery

Adele Ginzberg was a German-Jewish woman from Frankfurt, Germany.

Henrietta Jacobson

1906–1988 (age 82)

Mount Hebron Cemetery

Henrietta Jacobson was a woman of Jewish heritage who lived during the early 20th century.

Jules Manford

1919–1982 (age 63)

Mount Hebron Cemetery

Jules Manford was an American activist and labor organizer born in 1919.

Armistead Peter III

1896–1983 (age 87)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Armistead Peter III was an American businessman and diplomat from a prominent Washington, D.C. family.

Wiley T. Buchanan

1913–1986 (age 73)

Oak Hill Cemetery

Wiley T. Buchanan was an American diplomat and government official from Texas.

Jonathan Brewster Bingham

1914–1986 (age 72)

Salem

Jonathan Brewster Bingham was an American politician and U.S. Congressman from New York.

Morris Pejoe

1924–1982 (age 58)

Belleville

Morris Pejoe was an American man from Palmetto, Georgia.

Samuel Montefiore Waxman

1885–1980 (age 95)

West Roxbury

Samuel Montefiore Waxman was an American Jewish businessman and philanthropist from Boston, Massachusetts.

Sigfus Olafson

1897–1987 (age 90)

Madison

Sigfus Olafson was a Minnesota resident who lived from 1897 to 1987.

John Roosma

1900–1983 (age 83)

West Point Cemetery

John Roosma was a Passaic native and military officer who died in 1983.

Alex Weyand

1892–1982 (age 90)

West Point Cemetery

Alex Weyand was a Jersey City-born military figure who lived from 1892 to 1982.

Biff Jones

1895–1980 (age 85)

West Point Cemetery

Biff Jones was a Washington D.C. resident and prominent military leader who lived from 1895 to 1980.

Earl Blaik

1897–1989 (age 92)

West Point Cemetery

Earl Blaik was a Detroit-born legendary Army football coach who lived from 1897 to 1989.

Frank S. Besson, Jr.

1910–1985 (age 75)

West Point Cemetery

Frank S. Besson, Jr. was a Detroit native and military officer who lived from 1910 to 1985.

George Bare

1899–1981 (age 82)

West Point Cemetery

George Bare was a Sardinia-born military officer who lived from 1899 to 1981.

Rock Hudson

1925–1985 (age 60)

Forest Lawn Cemetery

Rock Hudson was a Winnetka-born Hollywood actor and cultural icon who lived from 1925 to 1985.

Paul Caraway

1905–1985 (age 80)

West Point Cemetery

Paul Caraway was a Jonesboro native and military officer who lived from 1905 to 1985.

Paul Wilkins Kendall

1898–1983 (age 85)

West Point Cemetery

Paul Wilkins Kendall was a Baldwin City resident and military figure who lived from 1898 to 1983.

Robert J. Wood

1905–1986 (age 81)

West Point Cemetery

Robert J. Wood was a Petersburg-born military officer who lived from 1905 to 1986.

Roy E. Lindquist

1907–1986 (age 79)

West Point Cemetery

Roy E. Lindquist was a West Newton native and military officer who lived from 1907 to 1986.

Thomas W. Dunn

1908–1983 (age 75)

West Point Cemetery

Thomas W. Dunn was a Fort Worth resident and military officer who lived from 1908 to 1983.

Willard A. Holbrook, Jr.

1898–1986 (age 88)

West Point Cemetery

Willard A. Holbrook, Jr. was a Fort Grant native and military officer who lived from 1898 to 1986.

Thomas D. Finley

1895–1984 (age 89)

West Point Cemetery

Thomas D. Finley was an Annapolis-born military officer who lived from 1895 to 1984.

Colonel Sanders

1890–1980 (age 90)

Cave Hill Cemetery

Colonel Sanders founded Kentucky Fried Chicken and became an iconic figure in fast food history.

Thruston Ballard Morton

1907–1982 (age 75)

Cave Hill Cemetery

Thruston Ballard Morton was a U.S. Senator and Republican Party leader from Kentucky.

Norris Embry

1921–1981 (age 60)

Cave Hill Cemetery

Norris Embry was a prominent Louisville businessman and civic leader.

Archibald Motley

1891–1981 (age 90)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Archibald Motley Jr. was a pioneering African American painter known for his vibrant depictions of Black life.

Donald Spruner

1911–1980 (age 69)

Mount Olivet Cemetery

Donald Spruner was a Chicago-based professional in the mid-20th century.

Paul D. Harkins

1904–1984 (age 80)

West Point Cemetery

Paul D. Harkins was a U.S. Army general and military commander.

Robert T. Stevens

1899–1983 (age 84)

West Point Cemetery

Robert T. Stevens served as U.S. Secretary of the Army during the Eisenhower administration.

E. S. Wetzel

1907–1988 (age 81)

West Point Cemetery

E. S. Wetzel was a U.S. Army officer and military professional.

Perry Acker

1903–1989 (age 86)

Stanwood

Perry Acker was a Michigan resident and professional of the early 20th century.

Elizabeth Good Knight

1900–1981 (age 81)

Fairlawn

Elizabeth Good Knight was a Pittsburgh-based woman of the 20th century.

Eleanor Parke Custis

1896–1983 (age 87)

Congressional Cemetery

Eleanor Parke Custis was a descendant of George Washington's family.

Barry Bingham, Sr.

1906–1988 (age 82)

Cave Hill Cemetery

Barry Bingham Sr. was a prominent Louisville newspaper publisher and media magnate.

Edmon Ryan

1905–1984 (age 79)

Cave Hill Cemetery

Edmon Ryan was a Kentucky businessman and civic figure.

Frank Camp

1905–1986 (age 81)

Cave Hill Cemetery

Frank Camp was a New Jersey resident and professional of the early-to-mid 20th century.

Tom Harper

1932–1989 (age 57)

Cave Hill Cemetery

Tom Harper was an Ohio resident of the late 20th century.

Dudley C. Sharp

1905–1987 (age 82)

Glenwood Cemetery

Dudley C. Sharp was a Houston businessman and philanthropist who lived from 1905 to 1987.

Glenn McCarthy

1907–1988 (age 81)

Glenwood Cemetery

Glenn McCarthy was a Beaumont-based oil entrepreneur and businessman who lived from 1907 to 1988.

Roy Hofheinz

1912–1982 (age 70)

Glenwood Cemetery

Roy Hofheinz was a Beaumont businessman and sports promoter who lived from 1912 to 1982.

Thad Hutcheson

1915–1986 (age 71)

Glenwood Cemetery

Thad Hutcheson was a Houston resident and businessman who lived from 1915 to 1986.

Homa J. Porter

1896–1986 (age 90)

Glenwood Cemetery

Homa J. Porter was an Annetta resident who lived from 1896 to 1986.

Arthur S. Collins Jr.

1915–1984 (age 69)

West Point Cemetery

Arthur S. Collins Jr. was a Mission Hill resident and military officer who lived from 1915 to 1984.

John P. Doyle

1904–1988 (age 84)

West Point Cemetery

John P. Doyle was a Washington, D.C. resident and military officer who lived from 1904 to 1988.

Carey H. Brown

1886–1984 (age 98)

West Point Cemetery

Carey H. Brown was an Ohio resident and military officer who lived from 1886 to 1984.

Paul F. Yount

1908–1984 (age 76)

West Point Cemetery

Paul F. Yount was an Alliance resident and military officer who lived from 1908 to 1984.