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Notable Births & Deaths for Lessie ...

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

  • Pat Boone     (Singer, composer, actor, writer)
    • Full name: Patrick Charles Eugene Boone
    • He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on June 1, 1934 (a Friday).
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
  • Ken Carson     (Musician, actor)
  • Charles 'Boobie' Clark     (Professional football)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Boobie' Clark<1>
    • He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on November 8, 1949 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on October 25, 1988 (a Tuesday).
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 38.
    • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Lessie. The cemetery is located in Duval County, Florida.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Lessie to Evergreen Cemetery
  • Reggie Cobb     (Professional football)
  • Bessie Coleman     (Aviation pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Coleman<1>
    • She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
    • Atlanta is located in Cass County, Texas.
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 34.
  • Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman     (Aviation pioneer)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman<1>
    • She was born in Atlanta (TX) on January 26, 1892 (a Tuesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 30, 1926 (a Friday).
    • Atlanta is located in Cass County, Texas.
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 34.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Allen Collins, Jr.     (Musician)
    • Full name: Larkin Allen Collins, Jr.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allen Collins, Jr.<1>
    • He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on July 19, 1952 (a Saturday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on January 23, 1990 (a Tuesday).
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 37.
    • He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park, located 29 miles [46.7 km] to the south of Lessie. The cemetery is located in Duval County, Florida.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Memorial Park<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Riverside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Lessie to Riverside Memorial Park
  • Billy Daniels     (Singer, entertainer, actor)
  • George Hill Dillon     (Author)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Hill Dillon<1>
    • He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on November 12, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Charleston (SC) on May 9, 1968 (a Thursday).
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • Charleston is located in Charleston County, South Carolina.
    • At the time of his death, he was 61.
    • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Lessie. The cemetery is located in Duval County, Florida.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Lessie to Evergreen Cemetery
  • Joe Dobson     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dobson<1>
    • He was born in Durant (OK) on January 20, 1917 (a Saturday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on June 23, 1994 (a Thursday).
    • Durant is located in Bryan County, Oklahoma.
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 77.
    • He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the south southeast of Lessie. The cemetery is located in Duval County, Florida.
    • The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery<1>
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Lessie to Evergreen Cemetery
  • Calvin Robert 'Cal' Ellison     (Actor)
  • Ryan Paul Freel     (Major League Baseball)
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ryan Paul Freel<1>
    • He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on March 8, 1976 (a Monday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on December 22, 2012 (a Saturday).
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 36.
  • Harry Harvey, Jr.     (Actor, director, producer, scriptwriter)
  • Wanda Hendrix     (Actress)
  • Jonathan 'Jon' Huber     (Professional wrestler)
    • Also known as: Mr. Brodie Lee
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan 'Jon' Huber<1>
    • He was born in Rochester (NY) on December 16, 1979 (a Sunday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on December 26, 2020 (a Saturday).
    • Rochester is located in Monroe County, New York.
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • At the time of his death, he was 41.
    • We don't have any burial details.
  • Leonard Jackson     (Actor)
  • James Weldon Johnson     (Composer, social reformer, diplomat)
  • Larry Junstrom     (Musician)
  • William Henry Peck     (Author)
  • Dorothy Shay     (Actress)
    • Born: Dorothy Elizabeth Sims
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Shay<1>
    • She was born in Jacksonville (FL) on April 21, 1921 (a Thursday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on October 22, 1978 (a Sunday).
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • At the time of her death, she was 57.
    • She is buried at Westwood Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
    • Google driving directions:
    • From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
    • From Lessie to Westwood Memorial Park
  • Gloria Shea     (Actress)
    • Full name: Olive Gloria Shea
    • She was born in New York (NY) on May 30, 1910 (a Monday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on February 8, 1995 (a Wednesday).
    • New York is located in Kings County, New York.
    • Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Lessie (which is located in Nassau County).
    • At the time of her death, she was 84.
    • We don't have any burial details.

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.