Westwood (Duval County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for Westwood ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Westwood. 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
Judy Canova (Actress, comedienne, singer)
- Born: Julietta Canova
- 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 in Bradford County and is 29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest of Westwood (which is located in Duval County).
- 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Judy Canova<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ken Carson (Musician, actor)
- Born: Hubert Paul Flatt
- He was born in Coalgate (OK) on November 14, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 7, 1994 (a Thursday).
- Coalgate is located in Coal County, Oklahoma.
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- He is buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ken Carson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rose Hills Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rose Hills Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Rose Hills Memorial Park
Charles 'Boobie' Clark (Professional football)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of his death, he was 38.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Westwood. The cemetery is located in Duval County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles 'Boobie' Clark<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Evergreen Cemetery
Reggie Cobb (Professional football)
- He was born in Knoxville (TN) on July 7, 1968 (a Sunday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on April 20, 2019 (a Saturday).
- Knoxville is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of his death, he was 50.
- He is buried at Lynnhurst Cemetery, which is located in Knox County, Tennessee.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reggie Cobb<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Lynnhurst Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Lynnhurst Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Lynnhurst Cemetery
Bessie Coleman (Aviation pioneer)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bessie Coleman<1>
Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman (Aviation pioneer)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of her death, she was 34.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elizabeth 'Brave Bessie' Coleman<1>
Allen Collins, Jr. (Musician)
- Full name: Larkin Allen Collins, Jr.
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of his death, he was 37.
- He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park, located nearby and to the north of Westwood.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Allen Collins, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Riverside Memorial Park
Billy Daniels (Singer, entertainer, actor)
- Born: William Boone Daniels
- He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on September 12, 1914 (a Saturday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 7, 1988 (a Friday).
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 74.
- He is buried at El Camino Memorial Park, which is located in San Diego County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Daniels<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for El Camino Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to El Camino Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to El Camino Memorial Park
George Hill Dillon (Author)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval 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 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Westwood. The cemetery is located in Duval County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Hill Dillon<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Evergreen Cemetery
Joe Dobson (Major League Baseball)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of his death, he was 77.
- He is buried at Evergreen Cemetery, located 11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast of Westwood. The cemetery is located in Duval County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Joe Dobson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Evergreen Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Evergreen Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Evergreen Cemetery
Calvin Robert 'Cal' Ellison (Actor)
- He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on May 14, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Semmes (AL) on November 15, 2010 (a Monday).
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- Semmes is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Mobile Memorial Gardens, which is located in Mobile County, Alabama.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Calvin Robert 'Cal' Ellison<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Mobile Memorial Gardens
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Mobile Memorial Gardens (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Mobile Memorial Gardens
Ryan Paul Freel (Major League Baseball)
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of his death, he was 36.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ryan Paul Freel<1>
Harry Harvey, Jr. (Actor, director, producer, scriptwriter)
- He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on October 9, 1929 (a Wednesday) and died in Panorama City (CA) on December 8, 1978 (a Friday).
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- Panorama City is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 49.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Harry Harvey, Jr.<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Valhalla Memorial Park
Wanda Hendrix (Actress)
- Full name: Dixie Wanda Hendrix
- She was born in Jacksonville (FL) on November 3, 1928 (a Saturday) and died in Burbank (CA) on February 1, 1981 (a Sunday).
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- Burbank is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 52.
- She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Wanda Hendrix<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Jonathan 'Jon' Huber (Professional wrestler)
- Also known as: Mr. Brodie Lee
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jonathan 'Jon' Huber<1>
Leonard Jackson (Actor)
- He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on February 7, 1928 (a Tuesday) and died in Manhattan (NY) on December 22, 2013 (a Sunday).
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- Manhattan is located in New York County, New York.
- At the time of his death, he was 85.
- He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery, which is located in Suffolk County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Leonard Jackson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calverton National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calverton National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Calverton National Cemetery
James Weldon Johnson (Composer, social reformer, diplomat)
- He was born in Jacksonville (FL) on June 17, 1871 (a Saturday) and died in Wiscasset (ME) on June 26, 1938 (a Sunday).
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- Wiscasset is located in Lincoln County, Maine.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Green - Wood Cemetery, which is located in Kings County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for James Weldon Johnson<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Green - Wood Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Green - Wood Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Green - Wood Cemetery
Larry Junstrom (Musician)
- He was born in Pittsburgh (PA) on June 22, 1949 (a Wednesday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on October 6, 2019 (a Sunday).
- Pittsburgh is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of his death, he was 70.
- He is buried at Riverside Memorial Park, located nearby and to the north of Westwood.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Larry Junstrom<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Riverside Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Riverside Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Riverside Memorial Park
William Henry Peck (Author)
- He was born in Augusta (GA) on December 30, 1830 (a Thursday) and died in Jacksonville (FL) on February 4, 1892 (a Thursday).
- Augusta is located in Richmond County, Georgia.
- Jacksonville is located 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval County.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Westview Cemetery, which is located in Fulton County, Georgia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Henry Peck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Westview Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westview Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Westview Cemetery
Dorothy Shay (Actress)
- Born: Dorothy Elizabeth Sims
- 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 8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast of Westwood. Both communities are located in Duval 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.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dorothy Shay<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Westwood Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Westwood to Westwood Memorial Park

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.