She noted that, eerily, Van Zant's only connection to Mississippi was the fact that he would ultimately die there.[9]. He was 29 yeas old. Ronnie grabbed a pillow from the back of the plane, walked back to his seat, and smiled at Pyle. Ronnie married Judy Seymour in 1972 after meeting her at The Comic Book Club through Gary Rossington in 1969. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. Ronnie Van Zant. On October 17, 1977, Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd released their fifth studio album, Street Survivors. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. The late singer and songwriter was the frontman for the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, which he co-founded in 1964. Was Ronnie Van Zant's grave moved? Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Sweet Home Alabama, Mr. Saturday Night Special, and Free Bird. These alleged sightings also happened at Lake Delancy, one of Ronnie's favored fishing spots. The Surprising Thing Ronnie Van Zant Is Buried With. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." Following his burial, he was laid to rest in a different family plot. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." Try again later. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Resend Activation Email. Many people believe thatRonnie is only seen while fishing in the swamps. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. This is a carousel with slides. Van Zant's casket was pulled out and dropped on the ground. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Try again later. Van Zant's resting place was moved after his gravesite was vandalized, but nobody knew where, until Thursday. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Artimus Pyle claims that when they were about to go down, Ronnie was aware of his imminent death. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Van Zant was buried in Jacksonville, Florida, with his signature Texas Hatters hat and his favorite fishing pole (via Mental Floss). Following the plane crash, Powell provided keyboard for 38 Special, the Southern rock band fronted by Van Zants brother Donnie, and joined his bandmates in the Rossington Collins Band and the Allen Collins Band. The band's rise to prominence began in 1973 with the release of their debut album, (Pronounced 'Lh-'nrd 'Skin-'nrd), which had a string of hits that included "I Ain't the One", "Tuesday's Gone", "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", and what became their signature, "Free Bird", later dedicated to the late Duane Allman of The Allman Brothers Band. The remains of Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines, two founding members of the 70s Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, will be relocated to unmarked graves in the aftermath of the recent vandalizing of their Florida burial sites. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. I miss you the most and loved you the best." A system error has occurred. Verify and try again. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Learn more about merges. Please reset your password. Judy Van Zant-Jenness, the widow of Lynyrd Skynyrd singerRonnie Van Zant, speaks at the event. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? My contact information is in the disclaimer section below. [5] Van Zant died on impact from head injuries suffered after the aircraft struck a tree. He first joined Skynyrds crew as a roadie in the early 1970s, and according to the story, the band was oblivious to his talents for over a year until Powell sat down at a piano and played a version of Free Bird. Ronnie Van Zant immediately decided the band needed a keyboardist. Ten years later, the new location of their interment was accidentally revealed by a Craigslist ad. There is a problem with your email/password. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. He was the older brother of current Lynyrd Skynyrd lead vocalist Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, the founder and vocalist of the rock band .38 Special. Vandals have damaged the grave of Van Zant, prompting his grave to be relocated. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? On October 20, 1977, with band members Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines and assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, he was killed when the band's chartered flight to Baton Rouge crashed due to mechanical problems in west Mississippi. He was the oldest son of six children (3 sisters and 2 brothers - musicians Donnie and Johnny). Everyone stayed calm when the plane was about to go down. The rest of the band was seriously injured. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Please enter your email and password to sign in. Copyright 2022 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved. Retrieved from https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6742069/ronnie-van_zantThe Florida Legislature. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Ronnie Van Zant lead singer of Lynard Skynard and Steve Gaines lead guitarist of Lynard Skynard grave site in jacksonville fl Together with guitarist Allen Collins, he co-wrote many of the band's hit songs to include The Ballad of Curtis Loew, Sweet Home Alabama, Mr. Saturday Night Special, and Free Bird. "[7] Van Zant's father, Lacy, said, "He said to me many times, 'Daddy, I'll never be 30 years old.' His injuries left him unable to play in Lynyrd Skynyrd reunions, but he made frequent appearances on stage with the reformed band. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band "Lynyrd Skynyrd." Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. GREAT NEWS! The plane crashed in a heavily forested area in Gillsburg, Mississippi. He enjoyed baseball, and was a fan of the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees. Ronald Wayne "Ronnie" VanZant (January 15 1948 - October 20 1977) was the lead vocalist, . Since posting that video the grave of Ronnie Van Zant has been moved again. In 1977, emotions were high and decisions had to be made quickly, so we laid Ronnie to rest in Orange Park, she said. Original tomb of Ronnie Van Zant. Add to your scrapbook. A few years later, some crazies broke into his crypt and tried to steal his body. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Musician. The grave robber(s) left behind a note that read, Rest in peace, Ronnie. U.S., Newspapers.com . Verify and try again. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/246351342/ronnie-van_zant. On. His two brothers also became notable Southern rock musicians: Donnie Van Zant was a member of fellow Jacksonville band 38 Special, while Johnny became lead singer for the reunited . He subsequently played in a variety of bands, and in 2005 he rejoined Molly Hatchet. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. A simple memorial for a simple man.. Try again later. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Drummer Artimus Pyle said that it seemed Ronnie was aware of his imminent death when they were about to go down. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He is buried in Riverside Memorial Park, off Normandy Boulevard on the citys west side. Ronnie attended Lee High School in Jacksonville with fellow band members Gary Rossington and Allen Collins. Search above to list available cemeteries. (It is no longer available on the internet.) Leon Wilkeson (1952 2001) joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1972 to replace departed bassist Greg T. Walker. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. In the 1978 song "Reflections"[19] on the Charlie Daniels Band album Million Mile Reflections, the third verse talks about Van Zant saying "And Ronnie, my buddy above all the rest. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, he was the lead singer and a founding member of the 1970s Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. He was replaced by Greg T. Walker and later by Leon Wilkeson. Oops, we were unable to send the email. He was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, to Lacy Austin (19152004) and Marion Virginia (ne Hicks) Van Zant (19292000). Due to the June 29th, 2000, vandalizing of this gravesite, his casket was moved to Riverside Memorial Park and buried in a massive underground concrete burial vault. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 29 years (1948-1977) Ronnie Van Zant/ Age at death Who is on Ronnie Van Zant's shirt? 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