Biloxi (Harrison County, MS)

Notable Births & Deaths for Biloxi ...

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

Jimmy Buffett (Singer, songwriter, musician, author, businessman)
- Full name: James William Buffett
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jimmy Buffett<1>
- He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on December 25, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Sag Harbor (NY) on September 1, 2023 (a Friday).
- Pascagoula is located in Jackson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Biloxi (which is located in Harrison County).
- Sag Harbor is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Oakland Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biloxi to Oakland Cemetery
Gary Collins (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gary Collins<1>
- He was born in Venice (CA) on April 30, 1938 (a Saturday) and died in Biloxi on October 13, 2012 (a Saturday).
- Venice is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Parkway Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Madison County, Mississippi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Parkway Memorial Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
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- From Biloxi to Parkway Memorial Cemetery
Stanley 'Uncle Elmer' Frazier (Professional wrestler)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley 'Uncle Elmer' Frazier<1>
- He was born in Philadelphia (MS) on August 16, 1937 (a Monday) and died in Pascagoula (MS) on July 1, 1992 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Neshoba County, Mississippi.
- Pascagoula is located in Jackson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Biloxi (which is located in Harrison County).
- At the time of his death, he was 54.
- He is buried at Biloxi National Cemetery, located nearby and to the west of Biloxi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Biloxi National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Biloxi National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biloxi to Biloxi National Cemetery
Fred Haise (Astronaut, USMC, USAF, test pilot)
- Full name: Fred Wallace Haise, Jr.
- He was born in Biloxi on November 14, 1933 (a Tuesday).
Gertrude Homan (Actress, writer, film editor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gertrude Homan<1>
- She was born in Beauvoir (MS) on April 23, 1882 (a Sunday) and died in Glen Cove (NY) on May 29, 1951 (a Tuesday).
- Beauvoir is located nearby and to the west of Biloxi.
- Glen Cove is located in Nassau County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Kensico Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Kensico Cemetery<1>
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- From Biloxi to Kensico Cemetery
John Sylvester (Actor)
- Born: John Louis Silvestrich
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Sylvester<1>
- He was born in Mississippi City (MS) on November 3, 1903 (a Tuesday) and died in Woodland Hills (CA) on March 1, 1995 (a Wednesday).
- Mississippi City is located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of Biloxi. Both communities are located in Harrison County.
- Woodland Hills is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)<1>
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- From Biloxi to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills)
Margaret Taylor (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of Zachary Taylor (1849 - 1850))
- Born: Margaret Mackall 'Peggy' Smith
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Margaret Taylor<1>
- She was born in Calvert County (MD) on September 21, 1788 (a Sunday) and died in Pascagoula (MS) on August 14, 1852 (a Saturday).
- Pascagoula is located in Jackson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Biloxi (which is located in Harrison County).
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- She is buried at Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, which is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
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- From Biloxi to Zachary Taylor National Cemetery
John Kennedy Toole (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Kennedy Toole<1>
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on December 17, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Biloxi on March 26, 1969 (a Wednesday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery<1>
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- From Biloxi to Greenwood Cemetery
Harry William 'Harry the Hat' Walker (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry William 'Harry the Hat' Walker<1>
- He was born in Pascagoula (MS) on September 22, 1918 (a Sunday) and died in Birmingham (AL) on August 8, 1999 (a Sunday).
- Pascagoula is located in Jackson County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the east of Biloxi (which is located in Harrison County).
- Birmingham is located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, which is located in Saint Clair County, Alabama.
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- From Biloxi to Cedar Grove Cemetery
Lamar Williams (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lamar Williams<1>
- He was born in Gulfport (MS) on January 14, 1949 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 21, 1983 (a Friday).
- Gulfport is located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the west of Biloxi. Both communities are located in Harrison County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Biloxi National Cemetery, located nearby and to the west of Biloxi.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Biloxi National Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Biloxi National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Biloxi to Biloxi National 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.