The final resting places of Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmembers Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines were desecrated by vandals last week at Florida's Jacksonville . Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." Late Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant's grave in Jacksonville, Florida. He was the oldest son of six children (3 sisters and 2 brothers - musicians Donnie and Johnny). This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Was Ronnie Van Zant's grave moved? Flowers In their memory Plant Memorial Trees. It was said that Van Zant was a virtual catalog of automotive parts, and had a near photographic memory for them. 28 January 2022. In the early hours of October 20, 2009, someone broke into his grave and stole his body. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Failed to report flower. GREAT NEWS! Leon Wilkeson was found bleeding profusely from his throat on the groups tour bus after being attacked. 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. Failed to remove flower. Van Zant and guitarist Steve Gaines were laid to rest together at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park. 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 knew that he was going to die," he said. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Her auntie Jane told her that she had died a few hours earlier. The mystery of Van Zants gravesite location has been solved after Cochran auctioned the burial plot on social media for $4,000. Failed to delete memorial. While Van Zants casket was not opened, the urn containing Gainess ashes was, and his ashes were spilled. [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]. We've got a gig to do." There they were sealed in an underground vault beneath a concrete slab to prevent further problems. 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. 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. Try again later. Like the mausoleum, Van Zants tombstone, which is reportedly not directly above the actual grave, has become a shrine for fans and wellwishers. His body was relocated after vandals broke into his tomb and that of bandmate Steve Gaines on June 29, 2000. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. This browser does not support getting your location. His family decided to move him to Riverside Memorial Park, about 6 minutes away from the. A memorial bench bearing the Collins and Johns name is nearby. 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. Junstrom, the big man on the big bass, retired in 2014 following a hand surgery that prevented him from playing. 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." I said, 'Why are you talking this junk? Van Zant, who died in a 1977 plane crash, is buried next to Leon Wilkeson, the bands bassist, as well as his family. 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 . There was an error deleting this problem. 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. Words by Bill Delaney. Thanks for your help! You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. According to former bandmate Artimus Pyle and family members, Van Zant frequently discussed his mortality. Van Zant's casket was pulled out and dropped on the ground. Try again later. He was replaced by Greg T. Walker and later by Leon Wilkeson. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. He got his start playing festivals and local shows on the First Coast and went on to recording and touring. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Ronnie attended Lee High School in Jacksonville with fellow band members Gary Rossington and Allen Collins. In the early hours of October 20, 2009, someone broke into his grave and stole his body. Please reset 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. Please reset your password. Everyone stayed calm when the plane was about to go down. In 1977, Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, was killed in a plane crash. Learn more about managing a memorial . [5] Van Zant died on impact from head injuries suffered after the aircraft struck a tree. A simple memorial for a simple man.. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. Other fatalities included the band's road manager Dean Kilpatrick, and the pilot, and co-pilot of the aircraft. In 1986, Collins was involved in a car collision that killed his girlfriend Debra Jean Watts and paralyzed him from the waist down. Please reset your password. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Others sustained grave injuries but otherwise survived the accident (via Taste of Country). 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. Larry Junstrom (1949 2019) was a member of two prominent Southern Rock bands from Jacksonville: Lynyrd Skynyrd and 38 Special. Make sure that the file is a photo. Search above to list available cemeteries. 0 cemeteries found in Orange Park, Clay County, Florida, USA. Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington were high school classmates at Robert E. Lee High in Jacksonville, Florida. Melody and I were never happy with this spot, Judy Van Zant continued. "(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. Late Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant's grave in Jacksonville, Florida. cemeteries found in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "[7] Van Zant's father, Lacy, said, "He said to me many times, 'Daddy, I'll never be 30 years old.' The group left Atlanta just prior to recording sessions for their debut album, which was released in Atlanta. In October of 2009, Ronnie Van Zants grave was vandalized by an unknown person. He died just a few years later, in 2005. 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," "Saturday Night Special," and "Free Bird." A system error has occurred. Current burial here. A listing name reads: "Two plots with vaults adjacent to the late Ronnie Van Zant.". To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. To open the vault would require a tractor with a lift capacity of several tons. [8] Van Zant was buried in Orange Park, Florida, in 1977. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He was buried in the western part of Riverside Memorial Park, across Normandy Boulevard from where Van Zants remains would eventually be relocated. Dave Hlubek (1951 2017) was lead guitarist and founder of the Jacksonville band Molly Hatchet. 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. For his part, Skinner stated that he was only following the schools rules and never singled out the band members. Original tomb of Ronnie Van Zant. 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Add to your scrapbook. Check out The Morning News to get the latest news, weather and traffic in Central Florida. You are not forgotten." Ronnie Van Zant was a rock and roll icon and a southern legend. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Van Zant was buried in Jacksonville, Florida, with his signature Texas Hatters hat and his favorite fishing pole (via Mental Floss). 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. He was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, to Lacy Austin (19152004) and Marion Virginia (ne Hicks) Van Zant (19292000). Ronnie's daughter Tammy, who was only 10 years old when he died, dedicated the album title track, "Freebird Child" as well as the music video to her father in 2009. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Try again later. 2023 Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). In 2000, his body was moved due to gravesite vandalism. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. According to reports, Led Zeppelins Robert Plant will be the richest member in 2022 with a net worth of $220 million. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He is buried with his wife, Cathy, and near other members of the family. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. All rights reserved. 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. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. On June 11, 2022, Tammy Vant Van Zant, the oldest child of late Lynyrd Skynyrd rockerRonnie Vant Vant, died. Ronnie Van Zants daughter, Stephanie, died in a car accident in 2001. Ronnie aspired to be many things before finding his love for music. Collins then formed the Allen Collins band with Wilkeson, Powell, and others, but found less success. Weve updated the security on the site. Van Zant's casket was pulled out and dropped on the ground. The men were caught after a tipster saw them digging around Van Zants grave and notified the police. Try again later. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. A childhood friend of Leon Wilkeson, Powell was classically trained on piano from a young age. 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. Resend Activation Email. The grave robber (s) left behind a note that read, "Rest in peace, Ronnie. Retrieved from https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/01/28/widow-of-ronnie-van-zant-says-his-final-resting-place-has-been-moved/ Disclaimer:All content used for this video falls under fair use and is meant to be for entertainment purposes only. Failed to report flower. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 29 years (1948-1977) Ronnie Van Zant/ Age at death Who is on Ronnie Van Zant's shirt? Retrieved from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6742069/ronnie-van_zantThe Florida Legislature. Please try again later. The Surprising Thing Ronnie Van Zant Is Buried With. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. The grave robbers were unsuccessful in their attempt to steal Van Zants body, but they did manage to damage the grave site. Birth: Jan. 15, 1948, USA. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Year should not be greater than current year. There was an error deleting this problem. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Powell was reportedly cremated and he had no headstone for several years. Ronnie grabbed a pillow from the back of the plane, walked back to his seat, and smiled at Pyle. Ronnie Van Zant. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. She not only performed as a singer for the neighborhood band, but she also acted as a singer. There was a problem getting your location. The widow of Ronnie Van Zant says his final resting place has been moved. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. After Lynyrd Skynyrd's lead singer was killed in a plane crash in 1977, he was buried in a mausoleum in Orange Park, Florida. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Ronnie Van Zant (1948 - 1977), born on Woodcrest Street in Westside Jacksonville, was the frontman and founder of Lynyrd Skynyrd. After a hiatus, he rejoined the band in 1973 and remained their bassist until they disbanded. Try again. Originally, he was buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, but due to vandalism, was moved from there to Riverside Memorial Park on Normandy Boulevard. His burial was initially held at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, but because of vandalism, he was relocated to Riverside Memorial Park on Normandy Boulevard. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. 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. According to Find a Grave, Leon Wilkeson is buried at Orange Park Cemetery in Orange Park, Florida. When the plane crashed, Ronnie Van Zant instantly died due to blunt force trauma to his head. Judy Van Zant-Jenness founded Freebird Live in 1999, a music venue located in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. 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? Try again. Following his burial, he was laid to rest in a different family plot. ). U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 2023 Funeral Direct. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Ronnie Van Zant, the lead singer of Jacksonville rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd,is buried at Riverside Memorial Park on the Westside. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. For more than 10 years, people have wondered where Lynyrd Skynyrd front man Ronnie Van Zant was buried. This browser does not support getting your location. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? There is a problem with your email/password. GREAT NEWS! Van Zant's father later noted that, "God was a jealous god. Sorry! I joined the local group, the Collegiates, after dropping out of school to pursue a career in music. This is a carousel with slides. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? The police have no suspects and the case is still unsolved. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. He was 29 yeas old. How old was Ronnie Van Zant when he died? 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? No copyright infringement was intended, but if any content owners would like me to amend the Works Cited reference to credit you please reach out.Business email: theappalachianson@gmail.com Copyright 2022 The Appalachian Son. 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. Musician. Musician. Follow Chris on Instagram at fearless_specialist and contact Bill at wdelaney@moderncities.com. 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. A 15,000-pound monument containing sketches of the members of the band who were killed is built at the site. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Leon Russell Wilkeson grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, but he was born in Newport, Rhode Island. Accessed 22 September 2022. Ronnie Van Zant lead singer of Lynard Skynard and Steve Gaines lead guitarist of Lynard Skynard grave site in jacksonville fl Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He died on October 20, 1977 in the plane crash that also took the lives of Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines. On October 20, a plane carrying the band crashed in Mississippi three days after the October 20 tragedy. Copyright 2012 by ClickOrlando.com. Judy Van Zant-Jenness, the widow of Lynyrd Skynyrd singerRonnie Van Zant, speaks at the event. The listing claims the value is at $8,780, but Cochran is selling it for $4,000. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. The theft of Van Zants body has left many questions unanswered. Weve updated the security on the site. He died in 2019 and is buried at Jacksonville Memory Gardens in Orange Park, not far from the original gravesite of Ronnie Van Zant. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Van Zant was passionate about fishing, and he used it to relax and escape his busy life as a rock star. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Van Zant's younger brother, Johnny, took over as the new lead singer when the band reunited in 1987. Verify and try again. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." These alleged sightings also happened at Lake Delancy, one of Ronnie's favored fishing spots. Artimus Pyle claims that when they were about to go down, Ronnie was aware of his imminent death. Gillsburg, Amite County, Mississippi, USA. Let's go, man. 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. Failed to delete memorial. 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. Failed to delete memorial. 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