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Notable Births & Deaths for Ponte Vedra ...
Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Ponte Vedra. 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns County).
- Richard Boone (Actor)
- Full name: Richard Allen Boone
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Richard Boone<1>
- He was born in Los Angeles (CA) on June 18, 1917 (a Monday) and died in Saint Augustine (FL) on January 10, 1981 (a Saturday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Saint Augustine is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Ponte Vedra. Both communities are located in Saint Johns County.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns County).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns County).
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Ponte Vedra. 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 Ponte Vedra 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns County).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns County).
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west northwest of Ponte Vedra. 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 Ponte Vedra to Riverside Memorial Park
- Billy Daniels (Singer, entertainer, actor)
- George Hill Dillon (Author)
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns County).
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 18 miles [29 km] to the west northwest of Ponte Vedra. 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 Ponte Vedra 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns County).
- Jacksonville is located in Duval County and is 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns County).
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Willie Lee 'Galloping Gal' Galimore (Professional football)
- Harry Harvey, Jr. (Actor, director, producer, scriptwriter)
- Martin Johnson Heade (Artist)
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Martin Johnson Heade<1>
- He was born in Lumberville (PA) on August 11, 1819 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Augustine (FL) on September 4, 1904 (a Sunday).
- Lumberville is located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
- Saint Augustine is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the south of Ponte Vedra. Both communities are located in Saint Johns County.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- 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 18 miles [29 km] to the northwest of Ponte Vedra (which is located in Saint Johns 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)
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. |
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