Notable Births & Deaths for Tangipahoa ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Tangipahoa. 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.

• Bo Diddley     (Musician, vocalist)
  • Born: Ellas Otha Bates
  • He was born in McComb (MS) on December 30, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Archer (FL) on June 2, 2008 (a Monday) at the age of 79.
  • McComb is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Tangipahoa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Bo Diddley<1>
• Eurreal Wilford 'Little Brother' Montgomery     (Pianist, singer)
  • He was born in Kentwood (LA) on April 18, 1906 (a Wednesday) and died in Chicago (IL) on September 6, 1985 (a Friday) at the age of 79. He is buried at Oak Woods Cemetery (Cook County, Illinois).
  • Kentwood is located 4 miles [6.4 km] to the north of Tangipahoa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Eurreal Wilford 'Little Brother' Montgomery<1>
• Charlie Rich     (Singer, musician)
  • Full name: Charles Allen Rich
  • He was born in Colt (AR) on December 14, 1932 (a Wednesday) and died in Hammond (LA) on July 25, 1995 (a Tueday) at the age of 62. He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery (Shelby County, Tennessee).
  • Hammond is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south of Tangipahoa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Charlie Rich<1>
• Britney Spears     (Singer, dancer, actress)
  • Full name: Britney Jean Spears
  • She was born in McComb (MS) on December 2, 1981 (a Wednesday)
  • McComb is located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the north of Tangipahoa.
• Ronnie Van Zant     (Musician)
  • He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on January 15, 1948 (a Thursday) and died in Gillsburg (MS) on October 20, 1977 (a Thursday) at the age of 29. He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park (Duval County, Florida).
  • Gillsburg is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest of Tangipahoa.
  • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Ronnie Van Zant<1>