Suffolk
- Johnnie Barnes (b. 1968) – Graduate of Hampton University and former football player for the San Diego Chargers and the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Charlie Byrd (1925–99) – jazz guitarist
- Mills Edwin Godwin, Jr. (1914–99) – twice Governor of Virginia
- Joe Maphis (1921–86) – country music singer and songwriter
- Mr. Peanut (b. 1916) - Famous legume of the Planters snack food company
- Terrence Warren (b. 1969) - former NFL player and All-American sprinter at Hampton University
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