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- Frankie Faison – film actor
- Jerry Falwell (1933–2007) – Christian minister, televangelist, and political leader
- James Farrior – NFL linebacker
- William Faulkner § (1897–1962) – Writer-in-Residence at The University of Virginia from 1957 until his death
- Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996) – legendary jazz singer
- Roberta Flack § – Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician
- Gary Fleder – film director, screenwriter, producer
- Charles Follis – first African-American professional football player
- Jon Foreman – lead singer for rock band Switchfoot
- Tim Foreman – bass player for rock band Switchfoot
- Chip Franklin – comedian and talk show host
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