John Kennedy Toole

1937–1969 (age 32)

novelist

Biography

John Kennedy Toole (1937-1969) channeled his affection for New Orleans into the unforgettable characters of A Confederacy of Dunces, crafting a comic masterpiece with heart and intelligence.

Though his life ended in tragedy, his dedication to fiction inspired the world to embrace his work, and Greenwood Cemetery now holds him in peace.

Did you know John Kennedy Toole?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Greenwood Cemetery

Samuel A. Cartwright
1793–1863 (age 70)
Greenwood Cemetery
Samuel A. Cartwright (1793-1863) was a physician from Fairfax County known for his medical writings during the antebellu...
William Barksdale
1821–1863 (age 42)
Greenwood Cemetery
William Barksdale (1821-1863) was a Confederate general and congressman from Mississippi.
Philip Lindsley
1842–1911 (age 69)
Greenwood Cemetery
Philip Lindsley lived from 1842 to 1911 and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
Jules Bledsoe
1897–1943 (age 46)
Greenwood Cemetery
Jules Bledsoe was an American baritone singer and actor from Waco who lived from 1897 to 1943.
Richard Griffith
1814–1862 (age 48)
Greenwood Cemetery
Richard Griffith (1814-1862) was a Philadelphia resident who lived through the early years of the American Civil War.
Sarah Coates Harris
1824–1886 (age 62)
Greenwood Cemetery
Sarah Coates Harris was an American woman of the 19th century.