Kingsley Lake (Clay County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Kingsley Lake ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Kingsley Lake. 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.

Judy Canova (Actress, comedienne, singer)
- Born: Julietta Canova
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Judy Canova<1>
- She was born in Starke (FL) on November 20, 1913 (a Thursday) and died in Hollywood (CA) on August 5, 1983 (a Friday).
- Starke is located nearby and to the west of Kingsley Lake.
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kingsley Lake to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Zeke Canova (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Zeke Canova<1>
- He was born in Lake Butler (FL) on December 31, 1898 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on August 9, 1980 (a Saturday).
- Lake Butler is located in Union County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Kingsley Lake (which is located in Clay County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 81.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale), which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kingsley Lake to Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Jay North (Actor)
- Full name: Jay Waverly North, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jay North<1>
- He was born in Hollywood (CA) on August 3, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Lake Butler (FL) on April 6, 2025 (a Sunday).
- Hollywood is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Lake Butler is located in Union County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the west of Kingsley Lake (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 73.
- The body was cremated.
Tom Petty (Musician)
- Full name: Thomas Earl Petty
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tom Petty<1>
- He was born in Gainesville (FL) on October 20, 1950 (a Friday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on October 2, 2017 (a Monday).
- Gainesville is located in Alachua County and is 28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest of Kingsley Lake (which is located in Clay County).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- The body was cremated.
John Arthur Spenkelink (Crime figure)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for John Arthur Spenkelink<1>
- He was born in Le Mars (IA) on March 29, 1949 (a Tuesday) and died in Raiford (FL) on May 25, 1979 (a Friday).
- Le Mars is located in Plymouth County, Iowa.
- Raiford is located in Union County and is 14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest of Kingsley Lake (which is located in Clay County).
- At the time of his death, he was 30.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Kingsley Lake to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Slim Whitman (Singer)
- Born: Ottis Dewey Whitman, Jr.
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Slim Whitman<1>
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on January 20, 1923 (a Saturday) and died in Orange Park (FL) on June 19, 2013 (a Wednesday).
- Tampa is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Orange Park is located 23 miles [37 km] to the northeast of Kingsley Lake. Both communities are located in Clay County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.

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.