Verify and try again. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Larry Junstrom (1949 2019) was a member of two prominent Southern Rock bands from Jacksonville: Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. 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. 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. Several members of his family have memorialized Ronnie in their music. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. For more than 10 years, people have wondered where Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant was buried. Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. A $22,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of the culprits has been posted, says the sheriff. 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. Flowers In their memory Plant Memorial Trees. Search above to list available cemeteries. [17] Van Zant's cousin Jimmie Van Zant recorded the tribute track "Ronnie's Song" on the album Southern Comfort (2000).[18]. According to Louder Sound, a lot of people claimed to have seen a figure dressed in black holding a yellow fishing pole the same color that Ronnie was buried with. and he said, 'Daddy, that's my limit.'" This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. In 1977, Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, was killed in a plane crash. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? A system error has occurred. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. The rock star is buried at Riverside Memorial Park,according to WJXT-TV. Don Barnes has been the bands guitarist since 2019, joined by Bobby Capps on keyboard/vocalist, Gary Moffatt on drums, and Jerry Riggs on bass. 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. [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]. Despite the fact that the bassist was able to continue the tour, who was to blame for the incident is still a mystery. Late Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant's grave in Jacksonville, Florida. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6742069/ronnie-van_zant. 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. They all perished along with their assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary . Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The men were caught after a tipster saw them digging around Van Zants grave and notified the police. He died on October 20, 1977 in the plane crash that also took the lives of Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He enjoyed baseball, and was a fan of the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. 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. In 2012, a group of men were arrested for attempting to rob the grave of Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd. He got his start playing festivals and local shows on the First Coast and went on to recording and touring. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ronnie Van Zant (246351342)? He was the oldest son of six children (3 sisters and 2 brothers - musicians Donnie and Johnny). Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. To open the vault would require a Tractor with a . According to reports, Led Zeppelins Robert Plant will be the richest member in 2022 with a net worth of $220 million. 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He was buried in the western part of Riverside Memorial Park, across Normandy Boulevard from where Van Zants remains would eventually be relocated. Guitarist Allen Collins (1952 1990) was, along with Ronnie Van Zant and fellow guitarist Gary Rossington, a founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. To open the vault would require a tractor with a lift capacity of several tons. The Jaxson is produced by Modern Cities in association with WJCT. "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. 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. On. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. After a great deal of time and thought we decided on a quiet, peaceful spot under a big oak tree overlooking a small lake., RELATED: Lynyrd Skynyrd monument unveiled in Mississippi | Survivors of Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash, families, fans commemorate site, He has been moved, and we hope that completion of the new site will be early spring, she said. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Though health issues precluded him from playing in all shows in the last few years of his life, he remained active in the band until his death. This account has been disabled. "(The plots) were my wife's parents', and they decided to go the crematory route where we was buried, because he passed away last year," said Bryant Cochran, who owned the plots. Ronnie Van Zant. Thanks for your help! Junstrom, the big man on the big bass, retired in 2014 following a hand surgery that prevented him from playing. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Current burial here. Ten years later, the new location of their interment was accidentally revealed by a Craigslist ad. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Learn more about merges. When bassist Larry Junstrom relocated to Miami, he was replaced by Lynyrd Skynyrds Nick Young. English Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Updated July 5, 2020. Try again later. Failed to delete memorial. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. 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? Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Ronnie Van Zant (1057)? Lynyrd Skynyrds surviving members were not informed of his death until they were well enough to heal from their injuries. According to Find a Grave, Leon Wilkeson is buried at Orange Park Cemetery in Orange Park, Florida. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Musician. Year should not be greater than current year. 28 January 2022. Billy Powell (1952 2009) joined Lynyrd Skynyrd as keyboardist in 1972. 1417 Inside RONNIE VAN ZANT House | GENE ODOM Tour JACKSONVILLE Haunts Grave LYNYRD SKYNYRD 12/5/20CLICK TO SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/SubDazeWithJordanTheLio. Dave Hlubek (1951 2017) was lead guitarist and founder of the Jacksonville band Molly Hatchet. Taking him for reasons I don't know. He said he used the information he received from the funeral home for Unit 1, Lot 22, spaces 3 and 4 next to a grandfather oak tree. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 - October 20, 1977) [1] was an American singer, best known as the original lead vocalist, primary lyricist and a founding member of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. 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. 2023 To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Van Zant was an avid fisherman. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Ronnie Van Zant, along with band members Steve Gaines, and tour members Cassie Gains, who sang backup, Dean Kilpatrick . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Van Zant's casket was pulled out and dropped on the ground. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Sorry! Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. 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. Ronnie Van Zants daughter, Stephanie, died in a car accident in 2001. Ronnie was the lead singer for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Ronnie Van Zant was born on January 15, 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida. Musician. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Following the unexpected death of his wife Kathy Collins in 1980, Collins behavior became erratic and the band broke up in 1982. 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. 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." The Rossington-Collins Band had a good start to their career, but they split up shortly after their debut album. 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. Oops, something didn't work. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Ronnie Van Zant I found on Findagrave.com. 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. He died in 2016 of complications from cancer, and is buried in Riverside Memorial Park along with many other members of the Van Zant family. Jimmie Van Zant (1957 2016) was the first cousin of Ronnie, Donnie, and Johnny Van Zant, and a musician in his own right. He died just a few years later, in 2005. On. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Failed to remove flower. 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). 1 September 2002. In the early hours of October 20, 2009, someone broke into his grave and stole his body. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Musician. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. To open the vault would require a tractor with a lift capability of . Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Original Lead Singer of Southern Rock Band "Lynyrd Skynyrd". Please reset your password. Musician. Ronnie Van Zants estate is worth an estimated $10 million. 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. Resend Activation Email. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. In 1977, Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, was killed in a plane crash. Van Zant's younger brother, Johnny, took over as the new lead singer when the band reunited in 1987. Drummer Artimus Pyle said that it seemed Ronnie was aware of his imminent death when they were about to go down. Musician. Failed to report flower. Theories abound, but no one knows for sure what motivated the grave robber(s). Ronnie Van Zant. Try again later. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. There they were sealed in an underground vault beneath a concrete slab to prevent further problems. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Published on August 28, 1998 12:00 AM. The grave robbers were unsuccessful in their attempt to steal Van Zants body, but they did manage to damage the grave site. Per Rolling Stone, the surviving members of the band weren't immediately told about Van Zant's death to allow them to heal from their grave injuries before hearing the devastating news. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Ronnie was the lead singer and a founding member of "Lynyrd Skynyrd". Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Collins died in 1990 of pneumonia, a complication of his injury. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. The primary songwriter on the bands first six albums, Hlubek departed in 1987 amid problems with substance abuse. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He died in 2019 and is buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, not far from the original gravesite of Ronnie Van Zant. For the fans of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the mystery of Van Zant's gravesite location has been solved. 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. Van Zant married Nadine Inscoe on January 2, 1967. (It is no longer available on the internet.) To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. The couple had a daughter, Tammy, before divorcing in 1969; Tammy would become a musician. Musician. 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. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Jacksonville rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd,is buried at Riverside Memorial Park on the Westside. There is a problem with your email/password. After his gravesite was vandalised, he was relocated, but until now, there has been no official announcement of where he is buried. The rest of the 1970s were spent in the shadows, as did the rest of the group. Pyle recalls a moment when Lynyrd Skynyrd was in Japan: "Ronnie and I were in Tokyo, Japan, and Ronnie told me that he would never live to see thirty and that he would go out with his boots on, in other words, on the road. Failed to report flower. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines. "[7] Van Zant's father, Lacy, said, "He said to me many times, 'Daddy, I'll never be 30 years old.' This account has been disabled. During the late 1990s, there was another surge of interest in Skynyrd. His family decided to move him to Riverside Memorial Park, about 6 minutes away from the. Oops, we were unable to send the email. This is a carousel with slides. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. After Lynyrd Skynyrd's lead singer was killed in a plane crash in 1977, he was buried in a mausoleum in Orange Park, Florida. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Ronald Wayne Van Zant (January 15, 1948 October 20, 1977)[1] was an American singer, best known as the original lead vocalist, primary lyricist and a founding member of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The theft of Van Zants body has left many questions unanswered. Try again later. cemeteries found in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Van Zant was passionate about fishing, and he used it to relax and escape his busy life as a rock star. 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? Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." . The band also gained exposure when they were selected as the opening act for the US portion of The Who's Quadrophenia tour. For his part, Skinner stated that he was only following the schools rules and never singled out the band members. There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. 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. Van Zant's father later noted that, "God was a jealous god. Known for wearing unusual hats while performing, he played a significant part in cultivating the bands riotous stage presence. 0 cemeteries found in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA. The Surprising Thing Ronnie Van Zant Is Buried With. Van Zant was married twice. Alt country band Drive-By Truckers also paid tribute to Ronnie and members of the original band on their Southern Rock Opera album. He first joined Skynyrds crew as a roadie in the early 1970s, and according to the story, the band was oblivious to his talents for over a year until Powell sat down at a piano and played a version of Free Bird. Ronnie Van Zant immediately decided the band needed a keyboardist. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Jacksonville rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd,is buried at Riverside Memorial Park on the Westside. 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. 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. 2000 vandalization of his original grave site, his casket was moved to this new location and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. Please reset your password. Please enter your email and password to sign in. The mystery of Van Zants gravesite location has been solved after Cochran auctioned the burial plot on social media for $4,000. On. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Signed Charlie Daniels 1978. Lynyrd Skynyrd's biggest hit single was "Sweet Home Alabama" from their follow-up album Second Helping (1974), an answer to Neil Young's songs "Alabama" and "Southern Man". Learn more about managing a memorial . The Movie).[4]. The Florida Times-Union. His body was relocated after vandals broke into his tomb and that of bandmate Steve Gaines on June 29, 2000. Try again later. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Try again. When the plane crashed, Ronnie Van Zant instantly died due to blunt force trauma to his head. 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. Birth: Jan. 15, 1948, USA. 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. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, to Lacy Austin (19152004) and Marion Virginia (ne Hicks) Van Zant (19292000). Make sure that the file is a photo. Musician. A fan of boxer Muhammad Ali, he considered a career in the ring, and while playing American Legion baseball dreamed of Minor League success.[2]. She not only performed as a singer for the neighborhood band, but she also acted as a singer. Let's go, man. Year should not be greater than current year. My contact information is in the disclaimer section below. 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