- List of people from Abilene, Texas
The following people were all born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with
Abilene, Texas , and its surrounding metropolitan area, which includesCallahan County, Texas ,Jones County, Texas , andTaylor County, Texas .
*Dave Andrews , longtime radio personality, winner of a AAF American Advertising Award in 1999. longtime Abilene resident and radio personality for numerous stations in Texas, includingKFGL 97.1 The Eagle in Dallas, TX. Worked with the world's oldest rock and roll weathermanStubby Baldwin .Dave Andrews was the afternoon drive on air personality onKEYJ Rock 108 for almost 12 years. He is currently a real estate investor and resides with his wife in Abilene.Dave Andrews became the first professional baseball public address announcer in history to be ejected from a professional baseball game. The game was between Abilene Prairie Dogs and the Amarillo Dillas in July 1995. [The Greatest Sports Stories You've Never Heard. by Al Pickett copyright 2007, State House Press]
*Coby Archa , cast member of Survivor,
*Alvin O. Austin , administrator atHardin-Simmons University ,
*Brown Bannister ,Abilene Christian University alumnus, music producer, winner of numerous Dove Awards,
*Sammy Baugh , football coach at Hardin-Simmons University, named the most versatile player in NFL history
*Ray Berry , linebacker who played for theMinnesota Vikings andSeattle Seahawks ,
*Gordon Bethune , Abilene Christian University alumnus, becameCEO ofContinental Airlines ,
*Marion Zimmer Bradley , Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, noted fantasy author of "The Mists of Avalon " and theDarkover series ,
*Randy Brewer , Abilene Christian University alumnus, winner and frequent nominee for ACM, CMA, MTV and Dove Awards.
*Doyle Brunson , Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, championship level poker player and author,
*Jess Cagle , writer for "Entertainment Weekly " and "Time",
*Chris Christian , Contemporary Christiansongwriter , singer, and music publisher,
*Karen Christy , Abilene native, an American model who had been "Playboy " magazines'sPlaymate of the Month ,
*Isaac Cline , resident of Abilene, a notedmeteorologist , he was the first to provide reliable forecasts of freezing weather, and successfully predicted several floods and hurricanes,
*Nelson Coats , Abilene Christian University alumnus, film production designer,
*Randall "Tex" Cobb , Abilene native,prizefighter andactor ,
*Charles Coody , Abilene resident, pro golfer with 12 twelves victories on thePGA Tour with one Masters Tournament victory,
*Carole Cook , Abilene native, actress and protege ofLucille Ball ,
*J.B. Cook , writer-coproducer of "King of the Hill ", contributing producer/writer, "My Name Is Earl",
*Terri Colombino (Theresa Celeste Conn Colombino) , attendedDyess Elementary actress , Breaker High, soapAs The World Turns CBS
*Randy Colvin , Abilene native,elementary teacher
*Roy Crane , Abilene native,cartoonist and creator of "Wash Tubbs ", "Captain Easy ", and "Buz Sawyer ",
*Sonny Cumbie , Abilene native,quarterback for theLos Angeles Avengers of theArena Football League
*Bonnie Curtis , Abilene Christian University alumnus,film producer whose work includes "Saving Private Ryan ", "", and "Minority Report",
*Shae D'Lyn , Abilene native,actress who played Jane Deaux in "Dharma & Greg ",
*Jody Dean , Abilene Christian University alumnus andnews anchor ofKTVT ,Dallas ,Texas ,
*Holly Dunn , Abilene Christian University alumnus,country music artist,
*Novalyne Price Ellis ,schoolteacher inCross Plains, Texas , member of the National Forensic Hall of Fame, and notedmemoirist ,
*Billie Sol Estes , Abilene native and scandalousfinancier who has accusedLyndon B. Johnson of a variety of crimes,
*Bob Estes , fromGraham, Texas , Americanprofessional golfer ,
*Megan Ewing , an Abilene native,fashion model , best known for her part inGuess? advertisements,
*Mark I. Fox , an Abilene native, Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of theWhite House Military Office ,
*David Funderburk , former professor at Hardin-Simmons University and member of theUnited States House of Representatives fromNorth Carolina ,
*Larry Gatlin , singer,songwriter , and actor
*Rudy Gatlin , singer,member Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band
*Steve Gatlin , singer,mdmber Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers Band
*Stedman Graham ,Hardin-Simmons University basketball player, motivational speaker, romantically linked withOprah Winfrey ,
*Carol Hall , composer/lyricist whose work includes "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas ",
*J-Rod Hardegree , lead guitarist for the band Plainview,
*Lou Henson , former basketball coach at Hardin-Simmons University,
*Johnny Johnson, also known as Dave Andrews, longtime Abilene resident and radio personality for numerous stations in Texas, includingKFGL 97.1 The Eagle in Dallas, TX. winner of a AAF American Advertising Award in 1999. Worked with the world's oldest rock and roll weathermanStubby Baldwin . Johnny, orDave Andrews was the afternoon drive on air personality onKEYJ Rock 108 for almost 12 years. He is currently a real estate investor and resides with his wife in Abilene. Johnny, orDave Andrews became the first professional baseball public address announcer in history to be ejected from a professional baseball game. The game was between Abilene Prairie Dogs and the Amarillo Dillas in July 1995. [The Greatest Sports Stories You've Never Heard. by Al Pickett copyright 2007, State House Press]
*JamisonPriest , folk/Americana trio, singers and songwriters,
*Rhonda A. Johnson , Certified Public Accountant in Abilene, Texas and wife of Johnny Johnson, a.k.a.Dave Andrews , longtime radio personality in Texas.. [The Greatest Sports Stories You've Never Heard. by Al Pickett copyright 2007, State House Press]
*Lonnie D. Kliever , Hardin-Simmons alumnus and noted professor of Religious Studies,
*John Lackey ,Major League Baseball pitcher for the Anaheim Angels, played in the 2002World Series ,
*Deirdre Lovejoy , actress in "The Talented Mr. Ripley ",
*Max Lucado , Abilene Christian University alumnus, Christian author/preacher/broadcaster,
*Wayne Millner , Hardin-Simmons University football coach, professional footballwide receiver , and member of thePro Football Hall of Fame ,
*Nathan Monroe , epigrammist,
*Paige Moss , actress who has appeared in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Beverly Hills 90210 ",
*Ty O'Neal ,rodeo cowboy andactor ,
*Terry Orr , running back for theWashington Redskins ,
*Caryl Mack Parker , country singer,
*Fess Parker , Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, star of television series Daniel Boone",
*Lee Roy Parnell , country musician,
*Paige Patterson , Hardin-Simmons University alumnus,Southern Baptist theologian and sminary president,
*Gary Perkins , radio broadcaster,
*Don Pierson , longtime Abilene resident and Hardin-Simmons University alumnus, businessman and founder ofWonderful Radio London , andSwinging Radio England ,
*Dominic Rhodes , running back for theIndianapolis Colts ,
*Sid W. Richardson , Simmons College alumnus, oilman, cattleman, and philanthropist,
*Jessica Simpson , pop singer and actress,
*Justin Snow , long snapper for theIndianapolis Colts ,
*Ed Sprinkle , Hardin-Simmons andChicago Bears offensive lineman , member of theNFL's 1940's ALl-Decade Team ,
*Diane Stanley , children's book author,
*Hollis Thomas , NFL defensive tackle
*Bulldog Turner , Hardin-Simmons University alumnus andPro Football Hall of Fame defensive back,
*Sarah Weddington , Abilene native, attorney who represented "Jane Roe" in the "Roe v. Wade" case before theUnited States Supreme Court ,
*Duane Whitaker , actor in "The Devil's Rejects ",
*H.C Zachary , artist, best known for his western art.References
Add: Winston Lee Moore (professional name Slim Willet) Songwriter, performer inducted into the DJ Hall of Fame.Stuart Hamblin Songriter, radio (KAYO Abilene), movie personality, inducted into the Nashville Songwriter's Hall of Fame, ACM Pioneer Award, Golden Boot Award and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame graduated from McMurray with a teacher's degree.Keedy Kelly singer/dancer.Tommy Overstreet Country singer.Jeannie C. Riley Grammy winning Country singer. The Whites (Sharon, Sheryl & Buck) Grammy winning Country groupMason Williams Songwriter, 16 major awards plus Grammy winner for instrumental "Classical Gas" writer for Smother's Brothers TV show.
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