Learn more about managing a memorial . His two brothers also became notable Southern rock musicians: Donnie Van Zant was a member of fellow Jacksonville band 38 Special, while Johnny became lead singer for the reunited . He rested there peacefully for 23 years,. The plane crashed in a heavily forested area in Gillsburg, Mississippi. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Resend Activation Email. This is a carousel with slides. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Van Zant was passionate about fishing, and he used it to relax and escape his busy life as a rock star. Verify and try again. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The mystery of Van Zants gravesite location has been solved after Cochran auctioned the burial plot on social media for $4,000. Family members linked to this person will appear here. The Movie).[4]. Original tomb of Ronnie Van Zant. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - For more than 10 years, people have. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. If you are looking for information on funeral services, you have come to the right place. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Resend Activation Email. 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 remove flower. To open the vault would require a Tractor with a . This is a carousel with slides. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Musician. On October 20, 1977, Skynyrds plane crashed into the ground. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. )[13] They had one daughter, Melody, born in 1976, and remained married until his death in 1977. Leon Wilkeson (1952 2001) joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1972 to replace departed bassist Greg T. Walker. A memorial bench bearing the Collins and Johns name is nearby. I said, 'Why are you talking this junk? The rock star is buried at Riverside Memorial Park,according to WJXT-TV. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. There is a problem with your email/password. Ronnie married Judy Seymour in 1972 after meeting her at The Comic Book Club through Gary Rossington in 1969. Resend Activation Email. After the plane crash, Wilkeson played with fellow Skynyrd members in the Rossington Collins Band and the Allen Collins Band, and he joined the reunited version of Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1987. 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. These alleged sightings also happened at Lake Delancy, one of Ronnie's favored fishing spots. [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. Try again later. Current burial here. Despite the fact that the bassist was able to continue the tour, who was to blame for the incident is still a mystery. 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. "I used that as a segue to try to sell the lots because it was right next to the people, so I thought, 'OK, somebody might be interested in it just because of that reason,'" Cochran said of why he mentioned Van Zant's burial site in the listing. 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. Leon Wilkeson was found bleeding profusely from his throat on the groups tour bus after being attacked. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. [17] Van Zant's cousin Jimmie Van Zant recorded the tribute track "Ronnie's Song" on the album Southern Comfort (2000).[18]. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He was the older brother of current Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, the founder and vocalist of the rock band .38 Special. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. In the meantime, Ronnie Van Zant rests in peace, wherever he may be. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 2000 vandalization of his original grave site, his casket was moved to this new location and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. On. Judy Van Zant-Jenness founded Freebird Live in 1999, a music venue located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Van Zant married Nadine Inscoe on January 2, 1967. "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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. I joined the local group, the Collegiates, after dropping out of school to pursue a career in music. Add to your scrapbook. When Lynyrd Skynyrd wasn't busy with their music, Van Zant's go-to activity was fishing. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Flowers In their memory Plant Memorial Trees. Published on August 28, 1998 12:00 AM. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith. Photos by Chris Soldt. Follow Chris on Instagram at fearless_specialist and contact Bill at wdelaney@moderncities.com. Verify and try again. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Jacksonville rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd,is buried at Riverside Memorial Park on the Westside. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Drummer Artimus Pyle said that it seemed Ronnie was aware of his imminent death when they were about to go down. (The two musicians were killed in a 1977 plane crash.) Following the unexpected death of his wife Kathy Collins in 1980, Collins behavior became erratic and the band broke up in 1982. 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). U.S., Newspapers.com . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Ronnie Van Zant I found on Findagrave.com. Many other members of the Van Zant family are buried in Riverside Memorial Park, including Van Zants sister Suzan Marlene Van Zant Hodge and cousin Jimmie Van Zant, also a musician. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. In 2000, his body was moved due to gravesite vandalism. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Ronnie Van Zant (1948 - 1977), born on Woodcrest Street in Westside Jacksonville, was the frontman and founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd. GREAT NEWS! Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. In 2000, his body was moved due to gravesite vandalism. He is best known for being a founding member of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ronnie Van Zant (6742069)? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. In the same area are the graves of Van Zants parents Marion and Lacy Van Zant, as well as a bench marked with the family name. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. GREAT NEWS! Ronnie Van Zant. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The men were caught after a tipster saw them digging around Van Zants grave and notified the police. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. At the time of his death in 1977, he had a net worth of $2 million. Musician. 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