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Notable Births & Deaths for Torpedo ...

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

  • Anita Bryant     (Singer, Christian activist)
    • Full name: Anita Jane Bryant
    • She was born in Barnsdall (OK) on March 25, 1940 (a Monday) and died in Edmond (OK) on December 16, 2024 (a Monday) at the age of 84.
    • Barnsdall is located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest of Torpedo.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Anita Bryant<1>
  • Paul 'Buddy' Burris     (Professional football)
  • Patrick Cranshaw     (Actor)
  • Richard Hendricks Hylton     (Actor)
  • Emmett Kelly, Sr.     (Entertainer, circus clown)
    • Full name: Emmett Leo Kelly
    • He was born in Sedan (KS) on December 9, 1898 (a Friday) and died in Sarasota (FL) on March 28, 1979 (a Wednesday) at the age of 80.
    • Sedan is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the north of Torpedo.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Emmett Kelly, Sr.<1>

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.