Angier (Harnett County, NC)

Notable Births & Deaths for Angier ...

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

John 'Big John' Baker (Professional football)
- Full name: John Haywood Baker, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John 'Big John' Baker<1>
- He was born in Raleigh (NC) on June 10, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on October 31, 2007 (a Wednesday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 72.
- He is buried at Carolina Biblical Gardens, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the north northeast of Angier. The cemetery is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Carolina Biblical Gardens<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Carolina Biblical Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Angier to Carolina Biblical Gardens
Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany (Author)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Annie Elizabeth 'Bessie' Delany<1>
- She was born in Raleigh (NC) on September 3, 1891 (a Thursday) and died in Mount Vernon (NY) on September 25, 1995 (a Monday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
- Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County, New York.
- At the time of her death, she was 104.
- She is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the north northeast of Angier. The cemetery is located in Wake County, North Carolina.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Hope Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Hope Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Angier to Mt. Hope Cemetery
Gallagher (Comedian)
- Full name: Leo Anthony Gallagher, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gallagher<1>
- He was born in Fort Bragg (NC) on July 24, 1946 (a Wednesday) and died in Palm Springs (CA) on November 11, 2022 (a Friday).
- Fort Bragg is located in Cumberland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
- Palm Springs is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- We don't have any burial details.
Andrew Johnson (17th President of the US (1865 - 1869))
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Andrew Johnson<1>
- He was born in Raleigh (NC) on December 29, 1808 (a Thursday) and died in Elizabethton (TN) on July 31, 1875 (a Saturday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
- Elizabethton is located in Carter County, Tennessee.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
Julianne Moore (Oscar winning actress)
- Born: Julie Anne Smith
- She was born in Fort Bragg (NC) on December 3, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Fort Bragg is located in Cumberland County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
Norman Pedro Rich (Musician)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Norman Pedro Rich<1>
- He was born in Washington, DC on February 26, 1930 (a Wednesday) and died in Selma (NC) on January 17, 1970 (a Saturday).
- Selma is located in Johnston County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the east of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 39.
- He is buried at Cedar Lawn Cemetery, which is located in Passaic County, New Jersey.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Cedar Lawn Cemetery<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Cedar Lawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Angier to Cedar Lawn Cemetery
Kate Elizabeth Smith (Singer)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kate Elizabeth Smith<1>
- She was born in Washington, DC on May 1, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on June 17, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
Paul Teal (Actor)
- Full name: Paul Joseph Teal
- He was born on July 18, 1989 (a Tuesday) and died in Raleigh (NC) on November 15, 2024 (a Friday).
- Raleigh is located in Wake County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the north of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- We don't have any burial details.
Gregory Walcott (Actor)
- Born: Bernard Wasdon Mattox
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gregory Walcott<1>
- He was born in Wendell (NC) on January 13, 1928 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 20, 2015 (a Friday).
- Wendell is located in Wake County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Angier (which is located in Harnett County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Oakwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakwood Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Angier to Oakwood Memorial Park

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.