Bryant, Farris b. July 26, 1914 d. March 1, 2002 Governor of Florida from 1961 to 1965: A native of Marion County he received his law degree from Harvard and returned to Florida where he served five consecutive terms in the state legislature. During his term as governor he emphasized education and conservation. Over one billion dollars was raised to erect new buildings on the state's college campuses. He focused on water control projects and obtaining land for recreational purposes. After his term, President Lyndon Johnson appointed him to...[Read More] (Bio by: Bigwoo) Cause of death: Stroke Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion County, Florida, USA
Melton, James b. January 2, 1904 d. April 21, 1961 Musician. An accomplished tenor vocalist who had starred in early musical films of the 1930s, and sang with the Chicago and New York Metropolitan Opera companies. Among his best features were "Stars Over Broadway," "Sing Me a Love Song" and "Melody for Two." (Bio by: MC) Woodlawn Cemetery, Ocala, Marion County, Florida, USA Plot: Melton Family plot, near the entrance
b. July 26, 1914 d. March 1, 2002