Jan-Phyl Village (Polk County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Jan-Phyl Village ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Jan-Phyl Village. 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.

Garry Hancock (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on January 23, 1954 (a Saturday) and died in Valrico (FL) on October 10, 2015 (a Saturday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Valrico is located in Hillsborough County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of Jan-Phyl Village (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the west southwest of Jan-Phyl Village. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garry Hancock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Serenity Meadows Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Serenity Meadows Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Jan-Phyl Village to Serenity Meadows Memorial Park
Billy Hardee (Professional football)
- He was born in Lakeland (FL) on August 12, 1954 (a Thursday) and died in Phoenix (AZ) on July 4, 2011 (a Monday).
- Lakeland is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Jan-Phyl Village. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- Phoenix is located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
- At the time of his death, he was 56.
- He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Jan-Phyl Village. The cemetery is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Hardee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Jan-Phyl Village to Rolling Hills Cemetery
Mary Hatcher (Actress)
- She was born in Haines City (FL) on June 6, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Riverside (CA) on April 3, 2018 (a Tuesday).
- Haines City is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Jan-Phyl Village. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- Riverside is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Hatcher<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Valley Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Eternal Valley Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Jan-Phyl Village to Eternal Valley Memorial Park
Ralph George 'Major' Houk (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Lawrence (KS) on August 9, 1919 (a Saturday) and died in Winter Haven (FL) on July 21, 2010 (a Wednesday).
- Lawrence is located in Douglas County, Kansas.
- Winter Haven is located nearby and to the east of Jan-Phyl Village.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, located 7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast of Jan-Phyl Village. The cemetery is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph George 'Major' Houk<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Jan-Phyl Village to Rolling Hills Cemetery
Frances Langford (Actress)
- She was born in Lakeland (FL) on April 4, 1913 (a Friday) and died in Jensen Beach (FL) on July 11, 2005 (a Monday).
- Lakeland is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Jan-Phyl Village. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- Jensen Beach is located in Martin County, Florida.
- At the time of her death, she was 92.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Langford<1>
Thomas Leach (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in French Creek (NY) on November 4, 1877 (a Sunday) and died in Haines City (FL) on September 29, 1969 (a Monday).
- French Creek is located in Chautauqua County, New York.
- Haines City is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast of Jan-Phyl Village. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east northeast of Jan-Phyl Village. The cemetery is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Leach<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Hill Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Jan-Phyl Village to Forest Hill Cemetery
Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael Grant Marshall
- He was born in Adrian (MI) on January 15, 1943 (a Friday) and died in Zephyrhills (FL) on May 31, 2021 (a Monday).
- Adrian is located in Lenawee County, Michigan.
- Zephyrhills is located in Pasco County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest of Jan-Phyl Village (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Chapel Hill Gardens, located 33 miles [53.1 km] to the northwest of Jan-Phyl Village. The cemetery is located in Pasco County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Chapel Hill Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Jan-Phyl Village to Chapel Hill Gardens
Truett Banks 'Rip' Sewell (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Decatur (AL) on May 11, 1907 (a Saturday) and died in Plant City (FL) on September 3, 1989 (a Sunday).
- Decatur is located in Morgan County, Alabama.
- Plant City is located in Hillsborough County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Jan-Phyl Village (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west of Jan-Phyl Village. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Truett Banks 'Rip' Sewell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklawn Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oaklawn Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Jan-Phyl Village to Oaklawn Cemetery
J.D. Sumner (Singer, songwriter)
- Full name: John Daniel Sumner
- He was born in Lakeland (FL) on November 19, 1924 (a Wednesday) and died in Myrtle Beach (SC) on November 16, 1998 (a Monday).
- Lakeland is located 10 miles [16.1 km] to the west of Jan-Phyl Village. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County, South Carolina.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park, which is located in Davidson County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for J.D. Sumner<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodlawn Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Jan-Phyl Village to Woodlawn Memorial Park
Dr. Ossian H. Sweet (Civil rights activist, physician)
- He was born in Bartow (FL) on October 30, 1895 (a Wednesday) and died in Detroit (MI) on March 19, 1960 (a Saturday).
- Bartow is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the south of Jan-Phyl Village. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- Detroit is located in Wayne County, Michigan.
- At the time of his death, he was 64.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dr. Ossian H. Sweet<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.