Pumpkin Center (Tangipahoa Parish, LA)

Notable Births & Deaths for Pumpkin Center ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Pumpkin Center. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Ernest Joseph 'Ernie' Mason (1894/07/17:1894/08/01)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ernest Joseph 'Ernie' Mason<1>
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) in 1870 and died in Covington (LA) on July 24, 1904 (a Sunday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Covington is located in Saint Tammany Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Pumpkin Center (which is located in Tangipahoa Parish).
- We don't have any burial details.
Emile Meyer (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Emile Meyer<1>
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on August 18, 1910 (a Thursday) and died in Covington (LA) on March 19, 1987 (a Thursday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Covington is located in Saint Tammany Parish and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the east of Pumpkin Center (which is located in Tangipahoa Parish).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, located 41 miles [66 km] to the southeast of Pumpkin Center. The cemetery is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pumpkin Center to Greenwood Cemetery
Charlie Rich (Singer, musician)
- Full name: Charles Allen Rich
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charlie Rich<1>
- He was born in Colt (AR) on December 14, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Hammond (LA) on July 25, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Colt is located in Saint Francis County, Arkansas.
- Hammond is located nearby and to the northeast of Pumpkin Center.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, which is located in Shelby County, Tennessee.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Memorial Park Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pumpkin Center to Memorial Park Cemetery
Earl Wilson (Major League Baseball)
- Born: Earl Lawrence Wilson
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Earl Wilson<1>
- He was born in Ponchatoula (LA) on October 2, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on April 23, 2005 (a Saturday).
- Ponchatoula is located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the east of Pumpkin Center. Both communities are located in Tangipahoa Parish.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Pumpkin Center to Woodlawn Cemetery

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.