Orangedale (Polk County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Orangedale ...

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

James Timothy 'Mudcat' Grant, Jr. (Professional baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Timothy 'Mudcat' Grant, Jr.<1>
- He was born in Lacoochee (FL) on August 13, 1935 (a Tuesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 11, 2021 (a Friday).
- Lacoochee is located in Pasco County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest of Orangedale (which is located in Polk County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- We don't have any burial details.
Garry Hancock (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garry Hancock<1>
- 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 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Orangedale (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park, located 31 miles [49.9 km] to the southwest of Orangedale. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Serenity Meadows Memorial Park<1>
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Billy Hardee (Professional football)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Hardee<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Orangedale. 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 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east southeast of Orangedale. The cemetery is located in Polk County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery<1>
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Mary Hatcher (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Hatcher<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Orangedale. 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.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Eternal Valley Memorial Park<1>
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Ralph George 'Major' Houk (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph George 'Major' Houk<1>
- 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 14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast of Orangedale. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Rolling Hills Cemetery, located 13 miles [20.9 km] to the east southeast of Orangedale. The cemetery is located in Polk County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery<1>
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Frances Langford (Actress)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Frances Langford<1>
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest of Orangedale. 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.
Thomas Leach (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Thomas Leach<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the east of Orangedale. Both communities are located in Polk County.
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the east southeast of Orangedale. The cemetery is located in Polk County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Hill Cemetery<1>
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Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall (Professional baseball)
- Full name: Michael Grant Marshall
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mike 'Iron Mike' Marshall<1>
- 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 17 miles [27.4 km] to the west of Orangedale (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 78.
- He is buried at Chapel Hill Gardens, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest of Orangedale. The cemetery is located in Pasco County, Florida.
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Roy Roberts (Actor)
- Born: Roy Barnes Jones
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Roberts<1>
- He was born in Dade City (FL) on March 19, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 28, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Dade City is located in Pasco County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Orangedale (which is located in Polk County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
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Roy Barnes Jones (Actor)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Roy Barnes Jones<1>
- He was born in Dade City (FL) on March 19, 1906 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on May 28, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Dade City is located in Pasco County and is 22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest of Orangedale (which is located in Polk County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Greenwood Memorial Park, which is located in Tarrant County, Texas.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Greenwood Memorial Park<1>
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Truett Banks 'Rip' Sewell (Major League Baseball)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Truett Banks 'Rip' Sewell<1>
- 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 16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest of Orangedale (which is located in Polk County).
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Oaklawn Cemetery, located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the west southwest of Orangedale. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oaklawn Cemetery<1>
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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.