The Willows (Hillsborough County, FL)

Notable Births & Deaths for The Willows ...

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

William Fritz 'Dick the Bruiser' Afflis, Jr. (Professional football)
- He was born in Delphi (IN) on June 27, 1929 (a Thursday) and died in Tampa (FL) on November 10, 1991 (a Sunday).
- Delphi is located in Carroll County, Indiana.
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 62.
- He is buried at Washington Park North Cemetery, which is located in Marion County, Indiana.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Fritz 'Dick the Bruiser' Afflis, Jr.<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Washington Park North Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Washington Park North Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Washington Park North Cemetery
Kirstie Alley (Actress)
- Full name: Kirstie Louise Alley
- She was born in Wichita (KS) on January 12, 1951 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on December 5, 2022 (a Monday).
- Wichita is located in Sedgwick County, Kansas.
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of her death, she was 71.
- She is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Kirstie Alley<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Hollywood Forever Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Hollywood Forever Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Francis Bellamy (Author who wrote the 'Pledge of Allegiance')
- Full name: Francis Julius Bellamy
- He was born in Mount Morris (NY) on May 18, 1855 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on August 28, 1931 (a Friday).
- Mount Morris is located in Livingston County, New York.
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 76.
- He is buried at Rome Cemetery, which is located in Oneida County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Francis Bellamy<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rome Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rome Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Rome Cemetery
Evelyn Brent (Actress)
- She was born in Tampa (FL) on October 20, 1901 (a Sunday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on June 4, 1975 (a Wednesday).
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 73.
- She is buried at San Fernando Mission Cemetery, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Evelyn Brent<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for San Fernando Mission Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to San Fernando Mission Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to San Fernando Mission Cemetery
Johnny Brown (Actor, singer)
- He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on June 11, 1937 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on March 2, 2022 (a Wednesday).
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of The Willows (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 84.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Johnny Brown<1>
George Washington Cable (Author)
- He was born in New Orleans (LA) on October 12, 1844 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 31, 1925 (a Saturday).
- New Orleans is located in Orleans Parish, Louisiana.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of The Willows (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 80.
- He is buried at Bridge Street Cemetery, which is located in Hampshire County, Massachusetts.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for George Washington Cable<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bridge Street Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bridge Street Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Bridge Street Cemetery
Reche Caldwell (Professional football)
- Full name: Donald Reche Caldwell
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on March 28, 1979 (a Wednesday) and died in Tampa (FL) on June 6, 2020 (a Saturday).
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 41.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of The Willows. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Reche Caldwell<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Garden of Memories (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Garden of Memories
Aaron Charles Carter (Rapper, singer, actor)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on December 7, 1987 (a Monday) and died in Lancaster (CA) on November 5, 2022 (a Saturday).
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- Lancaster is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Aaron Charles Carter<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 The Willows to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Hollywood Hills
Rick Casares (Professional football)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on July 4, 1931 (a Saturday) and died in Tampa (FL) on September 13, 2013 (a Friday).
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Sarasota National Cemetery, which is located in Sarasota County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Rick Casares<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sarasota National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sarasota National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Sarasota National Cemetery
Chick Corea (Composer, keyboardist, bandleader)
- Full name: Armando Anthony Corea
- He was born in Chelsea (MA) on June 12, 1941 (a Thursday) and died in Tampa (FL) on February 9, 2021 (a Tuesday).
- Chelsea is located in Suffolk County, Massachusetts.
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 79.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Chick Corea<1>
Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews (Major League Baseball)
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on April 3, 1961 (a Monday) and died in Orlando (FL) on March 23, 1993 (a Tuesday).
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- Orlando is located in Orange County, Florida.
- At the time of his death, he was 31.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Stanley Timothy 'Tim' Crews<1>
Tony Cuccinello (Major League Baseball)
- Full name: Anthony Francis Cuccinello
- He was born in Long Island City (NY) on November 8, 1907 (a Friday) and died in Tampa (FL) on September 21, 1995 (a Thursday).
- Long Island City is located in Queens County, New York.
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Garden of Memories, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of The Willows. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Tony Cuccinello<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Garden of Memories
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Garden of Memories (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Garden of Memories
William Eugene 'Billy' Dickey (Olympic Gold Medalist)
- He was born in New York (NY) on October 20, 1874 (a Tuesday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on May 13, 1944 (a Saturday).
- New York is located in Kings County, New York.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of The Willows (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 69.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Eugene 'Billy' Dickey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Arlington National Cemetery
Robert John Donovan (Author)
- He was born in Buffalo (NY) on August 21, 1912 (a Wednesday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on August 8, 2003 (a Friday).
- Buffalo is located in Erie County, New York.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of The Willows (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of his death, he was 91.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Robert John Donovan<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Arlington National Cemetery
Angelo Mirena Dundee (Professional boxer)
- He was born in Philadelphia (PA) on August 30, 1921 (a Tuesday) and died in Tampa (FL) on February 1, 2012 (a Wednesday).
- Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 90.
- He is buried at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the west of The Willows. The cemetery is located in Pinellas County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Angelo Mirena Dundee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park
David Gail (Actor)
- Full name: David Gilbert Gail
- He was born in Tampa (FL) on February 27, 1965 (a Saturday) and died on January 20, 2024 (a Saturday).
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 58.
- We don't have any burial details.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for David Gail<1>
Jane Gail (Actress)
- She was born in Salem (NY) on August 16, 1890 (a Saturday) and died in Saint Petersburg (FL) on January 30, 1963 (a Wednesday).
- Salem is located in Washington County, New York.
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of The Willows (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- At the time of her death, she was 72.
- She is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery, which is located in Westchester County, New York.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Jane Gail<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Ferncliff Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Ferncliff Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Ferncliff Cemetery
Garry Hancock (Major League Baseball)
- 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 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- Valrico is located nearby and to the southeast of The Willows.
- At the time of his death, he was 61.
- He is buried at Serenity Meadows Memorial Park, located 6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest of The Willows. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Garry Hancock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Serenity Meadows Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Serenity Meadows Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Serenity Meadows Memorial Park
Billy Hardee (Professional football)
- 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 in Polk County and is 19 miles [30.6 km] to the east of The Willows (which is located in Hillsborough 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 35 miles [56.3 km] to the east northeast of The Willows. The cemetery is located in Polk County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Billy Hardee<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Rolling Hills Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Rolling Hills Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Rolling Hills Cemetery
Paul Young Herrick (Composer)
- He was born in Saint Petersburg (FL) on March 2, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on January 27, 1958 (a Monday).
- Saint Petersburg is located in Pinellas County and is 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest of The Willows (which is located in Hillsborough County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 47.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Young Herrick<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 The Willows to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Dennis Hoey (Actor, singer)
- Born: Samuel David Hyams
- He was born in London (England) on March 30, 1893 (a Thursday) and died in Tampa (FL) on July 25, 1960 (a Monday).
- Tampa is located 12 miles [19.3 km] to the west of The Willows. Both communities are located in Hillsborough County.
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, located 9 miles [14.5 km] to the west of The Willows. The cemetery is located in Hillsborough County, Florida.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Dennis Hoey<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Myrtle Hill Memorial Park
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Myrtle Hill Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From The Willows to Myrtle Hill 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.