Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Van Zant formed a band called My Backyard[2] late in the summer of 1964 with friends and schoolmates Allen Collins (guitar), Gary Rossington (guitar), Larry Junstrom (bass), and Bob Burns (drums). This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Collins died in 1990 of pneumonia, a complication of his injury. It featured Lynyrd Skynyrd memorabilia and was co-owned by Melody Van Zant. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. The group left Atlanta just prior to recording sessions for their debut album, which was released in Atlanta. (The two musicians were killed in a 1977 plane crash.) This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. "The All-Night Bus Ride", the 8th episode of season 1 of the Showtime series Roadies, was made in honor of Van Zant and the band. In 2000, nearly 23 years after Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines were laid to rest at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, vandals broke in and disturbed their remains. Add to your scrapbook. Around this time, Van Zant also worked at his brother-in-law's auto parts store, Morris Auto Parts in Jacksonville. [6] Van Zant was 29 years old. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Family members linked to this person will appear here. There they were sealed in an underground vault beneath a concrete slab to prevent further problems. His musical style was strongly influenced by his famous cousins, particularly Ronnie. Due to the June 29th, 2000, vandalizing of this gravesite, his casket was moved to Riverside Memorial Park and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. Failed to delete memorial. . He was the oldest son of six children (3 sisters and 2 brothers - musicians Donnie and Johnny). Lynyrd Skynyrd Grave Site Robbing - Ronnie Van Zant & Steve Gaines Jacksonville, Florida Rock N' Roll True Stories 435K subscribers Subscribe 989 39K views 2 years ago #lynyrdskynyrd. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Thanks for your help! or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. cemeteries found in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Accessed 22 September 2022. Ex-Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King recalls the intense sadness of Van Zant's funeral, noting that people in attendance were so overcome with grief that they were literally falling down. Learn more about managing a memorial . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Van Zant was buried in Orange Park, Florida in 1977, but was relocated after vandals broke into his and bandmate Steve Gaines' tombs on June 29, 2000. Weve updated the security on the site. Try again later. Ronnie grabbed a pillow from the back of the plane, walked back to his seat, and smiled at Pyle. Try again later. Musician. After his gravesite was vandalised, he was relocated, but until now, there has been no official announcement of where he is buried. Ronnie Van Zant's Grave Moved AGAIN The Appalachian Son 2.95K subscribers Subscribe 693 views 1 month ago The purpose of this video is to amend my video about the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane. Ronnie attended Lee High School in Jacksonville with fellow band members Gary Rossington and Allen Collins. To open the vault would require a tractor with a lift capacity of several tons. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Only three days later on October 20, tragedy struck when the plane carrying the band crashed in a Mississippi countryside, leaving vocalists Ronnie Van Zant and Cassie Gaines, as well as guitarist Steve Gaines, dead. We've got a gig to do." Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include "The Ballad of Curtis Loew," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Mr. Saturday Night Special," and "Free Bird." 1 September 2002. Stairway to Heaven is ranked third on Guitar Worlds list of the 100 greatest guitar solo of all time. The Ronnie Van Zant Memorial Park, funded by fans and family of the band, was built on Sandridge Road in Lake Asbury, Florida, nearby his hometown of Jacksonville. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. The band is best known for their hits Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird. Van Zant died in a plane crash in 1977, but the band has continued to tour and release albums over the years. On. Judy married Jim Jenness and founded and ran The Freebird Foundation until its dissolution in 2001. A simple memorial for a simple man.. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. cemeteries found in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You are not forgotten." Ronnie Van Zant was a rock and roll icon and a southern legend. There was an error deleting this problem. He was buried in Riverside Memorial Park, across Memorial Park Road from the graves of Ronnie Van Zant and Leon Wilkeson. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Gillsburg, Amite County, Mississippi, USA. Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" VanZant (January 15 1948 - October 20 1977) was the lead vocalist, . This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Learn more about merges. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Ronnie Van Zant lead singer of Lynard Skynard and Steve Gaines lead guitarist of Lynard Skynard grave site in jacksonville fl Ronnie Van Zant (1948 - 1977), born on Woodcrest Street in Westside Jacksonville, was the frontman and founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Due to the June 29, 2000, vandalizing of his original grave site, his casket was moved to this new cemetery. The grave robber (s) left behind a note that read, "Rest in peace, Ronnie. Failed to report flower. Ronnie Van Zant, Steve and Cassie Gaines and road manager Dean Kilpatrick of Lynyrd Skynyrd and their pilot and co-pilot were killed when their chartered plane crashed in a Mississippi swamp in October 1977. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. A system error has occurred. Van Zant's father later noted that, "God was a jealous god. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Many in Florida believe that Ronnie's spirit is just roaming the swamps Florida while enjoying his favorite hobby. based on information from your browser. GREAT NEWS! 0 cemeteries found in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA. When Skinner died, The New York Times called him arguably the most influential high school gym teacher in American popular culture. He was buried in the western part of Riverside Memorial Park, not far from his former student Allen Collins. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Try again. This video discusses the reasons given by the singer's widow as to why she decided to exhume and reinter his body for the 2nd time. Due to the June 29, 2000, vandalizing of his original grave site, his casket was moved to this new cemetery. Make sure that the file is a photo. She not only performed as a singer for the neighborhood band, but she also acted as a singer. With a dedication on the back of the original record sleeve with a poem the last line reading "Fly on proud bird, you're free at last." Thanks for your help! His third album, Feels Like Freedom, got some attention on the country radio circuit and produced two singles. It was said that Van Zant was a virtual catalog of automotive parts, and had a near photographic memory for them. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." . [8] Lynyrd Skynyrd backup singer JoJo Billingsley recalled that Van Zant had begun referring to himself as "The Mississippi Kid" in the months before his death despite being born and raised in Florida. American singer and founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd (19481977), Lynyrd Skynyrd Freebird 7/2/1977 Oakland Coliseum Stadium. A system error has occurred. Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines were laid to rest together at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park. Failed to remove flower. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. The listing claims the value is at $8,780, but Cochran is selling it for $4,000. View Source Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Created by: mouse Find a Grave Memorial ID: 241555551 Source citation Works Cited:Cravey, Beth Reese. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is a problem with your email/password. All rights reserved. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Published on August 28, 1998 12:00 AM. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Please try again later. This browser does not support getting your location. He is best known for being a founding member of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The bag containing Gaines' remains was torn open and some scattered onto the grass. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He is buried in Riverside Memorial Park, off Normandy Boulevard on the citys west side. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. He died in 2019 and is buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, not far from the original gravesite of Ronnie Van Zant. The rest of the band was seriously injured. Collins then formed the Allen Collins band with Wilkeson, Powell, and others, but found less success. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Together they developed the band that would be known as Lynyrd . All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Resend Activation Email. ORANGE PARK -- Nearly 23 years after Lynyrd Skynyrd rock singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines were laid to rest at Jacksonville Memory Gardens, vandals broke into a tomb and. Sorry! He rested there peacefully for 23 years,. Late Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant's grave in Jacksonville, Florida. Sorry! An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Jacksonville rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd,is buried at Riverside Memorial Park on the Westside. A childhood friend of Leon Wilkeson, Powell was classically trained on piano from a young age. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ronnie Van Zant (6742069)? There was an error deleting this problem. Verify and try again. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Ronnie Van Zant, along with band members Steve Gaines, and tour members Cassie Gains, who sang backup, Dean Kilpatrick . Retrieved from http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute\u0026Search_String=\u0026URL=0400-0499/0497/Sections/0497.384.html Wills, Tom. For his part, Skinner stated that he was only following the schools rules and never singled out the band members. On October 20, a plane carrying the band crashed in Mississippi three days after the October 20 tragedy. Please reset your password. We have set your language to In 2020, a headstone was placed for him at Riverside Memorial Park, close to the graves of Wilkeson and Van Zant. Please try again later. Oops, we were unable to send the email. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. They all perished along with their assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary . According to Justino, Van Zants original grave was damaged during the early morning hours of Monday. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. The passengers had been informed about potential problems with the Convair CV-240 and were told to brace for a crash. An Analysis of, Craigslist posting reveals Ronnie Van Zant's burial site, "Jacksonville.com: Many of the area's music landmarks no longer exist 07/05/98 | Jacksonville.com", "What did the band Lynyrd Skynyrd contribute to music? Larry Junstrom (1949 2019) was a member of two prominent Southern Rock bands from Jacksonville: Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Try again later. Guitarist Allen Collins (1952 1990) was, along with Ronnie Van Zant and fellow guitarist Gary Rossington, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. At the time of his death in 1977, he had a net worth of $2 million. Van Zant was passionate about fishing, and he used it to relax and escape his busy life as a rock star. The police have no suspects and the case is still unsolved. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." You can always change this later in your Account settings. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Nadine Inscoe, Tammys mother and Ronnies most loved companion, also passed away in the preceding year. US National Transportation Safety Board 1978, p6. Powell was reportedly cremated and he had no headstone for several years. This account has been disabled. As a child, he played American Legion baseball and aspired to play professional baseball, as he recalled in a 1975 interview. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. A memorial bench bearing the Collins and Johns name is nearby. Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Sweet Home Alabama, Mr. Saturday Night Special, and Free Bird. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. "[7] Van Zant's father, Lacy, said, "He said to me many times, 'Daddy, I'll never be 30 years old.' On October 17, 1977, Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released their fifth studio album, Street Survivors. Retrieved from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6742069/ronnie-van_zantThe Florida Legislature. The Ray Shasho Show, BBS Radio 1 Network, 2016, If I Leave Here Tomorrow: A Film About Lynyrd Skynyrd, Passion Pictures, Directed by Stephen Kijak, 2018, "The Official Lynyrd Skynyrd History Website History Lessons", "Lynyrd Skynyrd and Neil Young: Friends or Foes? During the late 1990s, there was another surge of interest in Skynyrd. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Musician. In early 2022, he was finally laid to rest in a different family plot at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery under a big oak tree overlooking a small lake. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Follow Chris on Instagram at fearless_specialist and contact Bill at wdelaney@moderncities.com. The late singer and songwriter was the frontman for the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, which he co-founded in 1964. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Failed to report flower. Try again later. Please reset your password. Due to his original grave site being vandalized in June 29th, 2000 his casket was moved to this new location and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. Ronnie Van Zant. Fans will be permitted to continue visiting this site to pay their respects. On June 29, Van Zants tomb and Gainess mausoleum were broken into. His family decided to move him to Riverside Memorial Park, about 6 minutes away from the. Judy Van Zant-Jenness founded Freebird Live in 1999, a music venue located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He and the band members became friendly, and he provided a picture of a sign for Leonard Skinner Realty for their 1975 album Nuthin Fancy. There was a problem getting your location. Van Zants family has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the return of his body. To use this feature, use a newer browser. In front of the main office, just at the left side of the fork at the main entrance off Blanding Blvd, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1057/ronnie-van_zant. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ronnie Van Zant (246351342)? Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington were high school classmates at Robert E. Lee High in Jacksonville, Florida. Birth: Jan. 15, 1948, USA. In 2012, a group of men were arrested for attempting to rob the grave of Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Photos by Chris Soldt. We have set your language to Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. The Movie).[4]. My contact information is in the disclaimer section below. He was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, to Lacy Austin (19152004) and Marion Virginia (ne Hicks) Van Zant (19292000). https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/246351342/ronnie-van_zant. - The widow of Ronnie Van Zant, the late lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has confirmed to News4JAX that his final resting place has been moved to a new location in the same cemetery. As a child, she witnessed her fathers death, saw her mother being prescribed tranquilizing medication by a physician, and had to deal with the fact that she did not exist as a person. Billy Powell (1952 2009) joined Lynyrd Skynyrd as keyboardist in 1972. The Jaxson Lynyrd Skynyrd graves vandalized. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There was an error deleting this problem. Ronnie Van Zants daughter, Stephanie, died in a car accident in 2001. The plane crashed in a heavily forested area in Gillsburg, Mississippi. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The widow of Ronnie Van Zant, the late lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, has confirmed to News4JAX that his final resting place has been moved to a new location in the same cemetery. The purpose of this video is to amend my video about the Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash. I spoke with Judy Van Zant by phone on Friday, and she gave me the following explanation why she and her daughter, Melody, made this decision. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Musician. He also capitalized on his fame by opening a bar bearing his now famous name. He was 29 yeas old. Leon Wilkeson, the band's bassist, is buried right across from Van Zant and his family. GREAT NEWS! This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. If you like this content please subscribe - it's totally FREE!If you really like this content you can donate to the channel via Venmo or CashApp: @theappalachianson I went \"viral\" on TikTok so be sure to check that out.BOOK ME for events benefiting the folks of Appalachia. On October 20, 1977, with band members Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines and assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, he was killed when the band's chartered flight to Baton Rouge crashed due to mechanical problems in west Mississippi. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. In early 2022, he was finally laid to rest in a different family plot at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery under a big oak tree overlooking a small lake. According to Justino, David Jennings, 40, of Jacksonville was arrested and charged with damaging a temporary plywood wall in the back of Van Zants Mausoleum. Ronnie Van Zant. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. [17] Van Zant's cousin Jimmie Van Zant recorded the tribute track "Ronnie's Song" on the album Southern Comfort (2000).[18]. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6742069/ronnie-van_zant. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Try again later. ). ). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Van Zant was married twice. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. A system error has occurred. They soon formed what would become Lynyrd Skynyrd. Everyone stayed calm when the plane was about to go down. Lynyrd Skynyrd sold out a total of 539,754 tickets at their shows in 2015. And why? [2] (The club closed in 1975 and is now a parking garage. Failed to remove flower. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include "The Ballad of Curtis Loew," "Sweet Home Alabama," "Mr. Saturday Night Special," and "Free Bird." Search above to list available cemeteries. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Due to the June 29th, 2000, vandalizing of his original grave site, his casket was moved here and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. 29 years (1948-1977) Ronnie Van Zant/ Age at death Who is on Ronnie Van Zant's shirt? On June 11, 2022, Tammy Vant Van Zant, the oldest child of late Lynyrd Skynyrd rockerRonnie Vant Vant, died. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. [5] Van Zant died on impact from head injuries suffered after the aircraft struck a tree. According to Find a Grave, Leon Wilkeson is buried at Orange Park Cemetery in Orange Park, Florida. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. The crash killed Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines, vocalist Cassie Gaines, and road manager Dean Kilpatrick. [11], According to the cemetery listing website Find-a-Grave, Van Zant was reburied at Riverside Memorial Park in Jacksonville, near the grave of his father Lacy and mother Marion. Both his current resting place and the empty mausoleum in Orange Park are listed, with the statement: "Due to the June 29th, 2000 vandalization of his original grave site, his casket was moved to this new location and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. His brothers Johnny and Donnie co-wrote the title track of John's 1990 album "Brickyard Road"[16] with family friend and album producer Robert White Johnson. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Ronnie Van Zant, however, brushed it off and said: "Hey if the Lord wants you to die on this plane, when it's your time, it's your time. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. On October 20, 1977, a plane carrying the band between shows from Greenville, South Carolina, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, ran out of fuel outside Gillsburg, Mississippi. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. In the early hours of October 20, 2009, someone broke into his grave and stole his body. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Van Zant was buried in a different location after his gravesite was vandalised, but where he is buried has remained a mystery for nearly a century. Cochran said he's been trying to see the lot for a couple of months now. The primary songwriter on the bands first six albums, Hlubek departed in 1987 amid problems with substance abuse. Van Zant's original gravesite was vandalized on June 29, 2000 and consequently his remains were moved to a new location next to his parents. Try again later. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The Surprising Thing Ronnie Van Zant Is Buried With. [2], Van Zant had several run-ins with the law, most notably in 1975, when he was arrested for hurling a table out of a second-story hotel room window.[14][15]. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? She was only 23 years old. Year should not be greater than current year. He replaced original bassist Ken Lyons in time to record one track, Fly Away, for the bands self-titled debut album, and played bass on all of their subsequent 11 albums. 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As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The remains of Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines, two founding members of the 70s Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, will be relocated to unmarked graves in the aftermath of the recent vandalizing of their Florida burial sites. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. [8] Van Zant was buried in Orange Park, Florida, in 1977. Gillsburg, Amite County, Mississippi, USA. Try again. Please enter your email and password to sign in. He enjoyed baseball, and was a fan of the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. Resend Activation Email. Leonard Skinner The men were caught after a tipster saw them digging around Van Zants grave and notified the police. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. He joined the reformed Skynyrd in 1987 and remained at the keys for over 30 years until he suffered a fatal heart attack in 2009. Add to your scrapbook. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. A family selling two plots they decided not to retain, ran a Craigslist ad and stated the plots were in the Jacksonville Memory Gardens Cemetery in Orange Park, Florida, adjacent to Ronnie Van Zant's tomb. When Lynyrd Skynyrd wasn't busy with their music, Van Zant's go-to activity was fishing. Leon Russell Wilkeson grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, but he was born in Newport, Rhode Island. Her auntie Jane told her that she had died a few hours earlier. Try again later. He is buried with his wife, Cathy, and near other members of the family. Ronnie Van Zant. 0 cemeteries found in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA. 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