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Need help for my grandson to find the grave of Bill Evans,Jazz Icon, buried in Louisiana.

joyofnine  (View posts) Posted: 10 Jun 2009 10:57PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Evans
I am so in hopes someone can help me find the Cemetery and directions to its location, where Bill Evans,Jazz Icon, is buried. He was born William John Evans 16 August 1929 in Plainfield,NJ, and died in New York 15 Sept. 1980, but my son tells me he was buried in Baton Rouge,LA.
My son has been a fan of Bill Evans since he was in high school. He even named a son after him. This same son and his sweet family are presently traveling to Florida from Texas for a vacation, and plan to return through New Orleans/Baton Rouge area. He wants to find Bill Evans grave so they can take pictures of his son, named Evans, at the gravesite of his namesake. I am hoping someone will see this and know where Bill Evans is buried, or knows how to find out. They will be returning to Texas in about 8 days. So I look forward to any kind response before then. Thanks Sherry in Texas

Re: Need help for my grandson to find the grave of Bill Evans,Jazz Icon, buried in Louisiana.

MelvinHopkins  (View posts) Posted: 15 Jun 2009 12:17AM GMT
Classification: Query
Roselawn cemetery and mausoleum
4045 North Street
Baton Rouge
East Baton Rouge Parish
Louisiana USA
Postal Code: 70806
Phone: (225) 344-0186

Buried there under a large lightning scared live Oak next to his brother Harry according to Find a grave.

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