Fort Florida (Volusia County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Fort Florida ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Fort Florida. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Joe Auer (Professional football)
- He was born in Trenton (NJ) on October 11, 1941 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 9, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Trenton is located in Mercer County, New Jersey.
- Winter Park is located in Orange County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, located 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida. The cemetery is located in Orange County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Auer<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Glen Haven Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh (Professional wrestler)
- He was born in Dodge City (KS) on December 18, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Edgewater (FL) on November 3, 2006 (a Friday).
- Dodge City is located in Ford County, Kansas.
- Edgewater is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east of Fort Florida. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Alexandria National Cemetery, which is located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roscoe 'Sputnik Monroe' Brumbaugh<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Alexandria National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Alexandria National Cemetery (LA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Alexandria National Cemetery
Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
Mike Cuellar (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Santa Clara (Cuba) on May 8, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on April 2, 2010 (a Friday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike Cuellar<1>
Darryl Dawkins (Professional basketball)
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on January 11, 1957 (a Friday) and died in Allentown (PA) on August 27, 2015 (a Thursday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- Allentown is located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery, which is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Darryl Dawkins<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Greenwood Cemetery (PA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Greenwood Cemetery
Michael 'Mickey' Doolin (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Ashland (PA) on May 7, 1880 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 1, 1951 (a Thursday).
- Ashland is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Michael 'Mickey' Doolin<1>
Hersh Freeman (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Hershell Baskin Freeman, Jr.
- He was born in Gadsden (AL) on July 1, 1928 (a Sunday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 17, 2004 (a Saturday).
- Gadsden is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- He is buried at Crestwood Memorial Cemetery, which is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Hersh Freeman<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery (AL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Crestwood Memorial Cemetery
Morton Gould (Composer, conductor, arranger)
- He was born in Richmond Hill (NY) on December 10, 1913 (a Wednesday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 21, 1996 (a Wednesday).
- Richmond Hill is located in Queens County, New York.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at New Montefiore Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Morton Gould<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Montefiore Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Montefiore Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to New Montefiore Cemetery
Sam Gruneisen (Professional football)
- He was born in Louisville (KY) on January 16, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Ocoee (FL) on September 28, 2012 (a Friday).
- Louisville is located in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- Ocoee is located in Orange County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Sam Gruneisen<1>
Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee (Medical pioneer)
- She was born on May 18, 1874 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 10, 1941 (a Friday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of her death, she was 66.
- She is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (VA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Arlington National Cemetery
Richard Manuel (Musician)
- He was born in Stratford (ON) on April 3, 1943 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Park (FL) on March 4, 1986 (a Tuesday).
- Winter Park is located in Orange County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 42.
- He is buried at Avondale Cemetery, which is located in Ontario.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Manuel<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Avondale Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Avondale Cemetery (ON) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Avondale Cemetery
Peter Nero (Musician, conductor)
- Born: Bernard Nierow
- He was born in Brooklyn (NY) on May 22, 1934 (a Tuesday) and died in Eustis (FL) on July 6, 2023 (a Thursday).
- Brooklyn is located in Kings County, New York.
- Eustis is located in Lake County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 89.
- He is buried at New Montefiore Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Peter Nero<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for New Montefiore Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to New Montefiore Cemetery (NY) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to New Montefiore Cemetery
Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett (Musician)
- He was born in Dulwich (England) on April 16, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on February 7, 2000 (a Monday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dave 'Lonesome Dave' Peverett<1>
Teddy Randazzo (Musician)
- He was born in New York (NY) on May 13, 1935 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on November 21, 2003 (a Friday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 68.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Teddy Randazzo<1>
Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Tavares (FL) on January 20, 1929 (a Sunday) and died in Charlotte (NC) on July 2, 1964 (a Thursday).
- Tavares is located in Lake County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the west of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- Charlotte is located in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 35.
- He is buried at Daytona Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast of Fort Florida. The cemetery is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Edward Glenn 'Fireball' Roberts<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Daytona Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Daytona Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Daytona Memorial Park
Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross (Artist, TV personality)
- He was born in Daytona Beach (FL) on October 29, 1942 (a Thursday) and died in New Smyrna Beach (FL) on July 4, 1995 (a Tuesday).
- Daytona Beach is located in Volusia County, Florida.
- New Smyrna Beach is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast of Fort Florida. Both communities are located in Volusia County.
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert Norman 'Bob' Ross<1>
Bob Saget (Comedian, TV host, director, actor)
- Full name: Robert Lane Saget
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on May 17, 1956 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on January 9, 2022 (a Sunday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 65.
- He is buried at Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bob Saget<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills (CA) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Mt. Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills
Bobby Steel Smith (Singer)
- He was born in Detroit (MI) on April 10, 1936 (a Friday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 16, 2013 (a Saturday).
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, which is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bobby Steel Smith<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodlawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Cemetery (MI) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Woodlawn Cemetery
Kaye Stevens (Singer, actress)
- Born: Catherine Louise Stephens
- She was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on July 21, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Orlando (FL) on December 28, 2011 (a Wednesday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of her death, she was 79.
- She is buried at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery, which is located in Broward County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kaye Stevens<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery (FL) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Fort Florida to Our Lady Queen of Heaven Cemetery
James Wren 'Zack' Taylor (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Yulee (FL) on July 27, 1898 (a Wednesday) and died in Orlando (FL) on September 19, 1974 (a Thursday).
- Yulee is located in Nassau County, Florida.
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Wren 'Zack' Taylor<1>
Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas (Musician, actor, composer)
- Full name: Dennis D.T. Thomas
- He was born in Orlando (FL) on February 9, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Montclair (NJ) on August 7, 2021 (a Saturday).
- Orlando is located in Orange County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Fort Florida (which is located in Volusia County).
- Montclair is located in Essex County, New Jersey.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis 'Dee Tee' Thomas<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.