▰ Ben Swint Died January 11, … More Information |
Ben Swint, age 84 of Atlanta, Texas, left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home January 11, 2001. Obituary published: January 12, 2001 in "Texarkana G" |
▰ Barney Swint Died October 23, … More Information |
Barney Swint, of DeKalb, Texas, entered Heaven's gates on October 23, 2001. Barney was 82. Obituary published: October 24, 2001 in "Texarkana G" |
▰ Nela I Swinson Died June 25, … More Information | Nela I Swinson, born September 21, 1917 passed from this world into the next June 25, 2012 in Lubbock, Texas. NELA was 94. |
▰ Nela I Swinson Died June 25, … More Information |
Nela I Swinson, born September 21, 1917 joined the Lord June 25, 2012 in Lubbock, Texas. NELA was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Diane Mcknight |
▰ Lukus Wade Swinson Died August 16, … More Information |
Lukus Wade Swinson, 0, of Commerce, Texas departed this life August 16, 2005. Obituary published: August 17, 2005 in "Commerce Journal" |
▰ Luckus Wade Swinson Died August 26, … More Information |
Luckus Wade Swinson died unexpectedly on August 26, 2005 at the age of 0 in Commerce, Texas. Obituary published: August 27, 2005 in "Commerce Journal" |
▰ Lois Frances Swinson Died April 14, … More Information | Lois Frances Swinson, born July 25, 1923 left her earthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home April 14, 2017 in Abilene, Texas. Lois was 93. |
▰ Lois Frances Swinson Died April 14, … More Information | Lois Frances Swinson, born July 25, 1923 passed from this world into the next April 14, 2017 in Abilene, Texas. Lois was 93. |
▰ Grover Edward "Buddy" Swinson Died July 12, … More Information |
Grover Edward "Buddy" Swinson, of Abilene, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 12, 1999. Grover was 79. Obituary published: July 13, 1999 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ Gilbert A "Andy" Swinson Died December 07, … More Information |
Gilbert A "Andy" Swinson, age 90 of Abilene, Texas, gained his wings on December 7, 2009. Obituary published: December 08, 2009 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ Gene Swinson Died July 15, … More Information |
Gene Swinson, age 85 of Lubbock, Texas passed away July 15, 2008. Obituary published: July 16, 2008 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ David J Swinson Died July 12, … More Information | David J Swinson, born July 11, 1969 passed from this world into the next July 12, 2009 in Texas. David was 40. |
▰ Agnes Fowler Swinsky Died July 17, … More Information |
Agnes Fowler Swinsky passed away July 17, 1998 in Houston, Texas. Obituary published: July 18, 1998 in "Houston Chronicle" |
▰ William Heywood Swinny Died May 20, … More Information |
William Heywood Swinny, born August 25, 1919 died May 20, 2015 in San Antonio, Texas. William was 95.
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Obituary: On 25, 1919 in the rural town of Sinton, Texas, William Heywood Swinny was born of the consummation between Jules Verne and y Olene Swinny. The rowdy Swinny clan boasted four children ( y Laverne, Peggy, Patsy, and Bill), three with red hair. All four children were born in the same bed in which they were conceived. Bill grew up around theatrics. His mother, y, learned to play the piano at a young age and accompanied her father (a preacher) to revivals. y married, and became the mother of four children, she exposed them all to an appreciation of music and the joy of performance. Although none of his sisters pursued a theatrical life, it became Bills obsession. At the age of nine, Bills father, Jules Verne, was diagnosed with Tuberculosis. y was terrified one of her children would get TB since there was no cure. Sunshine, wholesome food, and bed rest were the only treatments for those who suffered with TB. Bill had vivid memories of his father being routinely bedridden from the disease. The Swinnys were members of the local Baptist Church in Sinton. The church leaders were all members of the KKK, and as a child Bill regularly heard racist sermons declaring blacks and Hispanics unfit for church or country. As a child Bill witnessed KKK cross burnings and even observed lynchings of blacks on the outskirts of Sinton. When Bill was 11, his father was asked to join the KKK because he was a valued member of the church. Jules Verne refused because the KKK abused both Hispanics and blacks, who were a valued part of his dry goods store clientele. Jules Verne had come to know and love these families. His failure to join the KKK caused the KKK to declare a boycott on the store, which ultimately caused its bankruptcy. Bill witnessed Jules Verne go into a massive state of depression due to the bankruptcy and his TB. My father was never the same, said Bill. Since the store closed and his father was unable to work due to TB, Bill and his parents went to live with Aunt BeeBee (Louise) and Uncle John D. Cochran. Bill recalled his father lived on the screen porch on the second floor, y lived in the second bedroom, and Bill lived in the storage room upstairs. According to Bill this free housing saved the family. When Bill was 14 his father finally succumbed to TB. The death forced Bill to take up a variety of odd jobs to bring home money for the family, including cleaning spittoons at his uncles office, cleaning the courthouse, delivering newspapers, delivering potato chips, milking the cows every morning, and then delivering the milk in Sinton. Bill attended Sinton High School and graduated in 1936. He was a member of the band (he played the saxophone), Glee Club, Boys Quartet, and he became the Senior Class President. Bill recalled fondly that Don Hatch became very influential in his life and taught Bill about music. (He saved me as he gave me love and attention after my father died.) graduating high school, Bill was encouraged to go to Texas A&M University. His tuition and books were paid for by Boen Swinny, Sr. Bill hated it and after a brief stint at Texas A&M (luckily I flunked out) he returned to Sinton. But soon after his return from college, his mother got a job at the state unemployment office in Victoria, Texas and Bill got a job at Frels Friendly Uptown Theater. Bill was already a movie buff (I never missed one!). At Frels he ushered, sold concessions, and took tickets. During this time, he attended Victoria Junior part-time studying English. Eventually he became the manager at Frels. He subsequently moved to San Diego, Texas and then Wharton, Texas where he was the manager of the theaters in both towns. Working in the movie theaters gave Bill the luxury of earning money while educating himself in the Golden age of Hollywood. During those many hours in the movie theaters, Bill began to dream of a life on stage. When Pearl Harbor was attacked on 7, 1941, Bill resided in Wharton. He returned to Victoria at the age of 22 to work in the civil service as a typist for the U. S. Engineers. Eventually he was drafted and reported to Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio for induction and then to Wichita Falls for basic training. During basic training he was asked his skills and Bill reported he was a good typist. basic training, Bill was assigned to work as a typist at Sheppard Field for the U.S. Engineers. Bill worked as a typist for three years, but after the Battle of the Bulge, the Army needed additional infantrymen and Bill was assigned to infinity training for six weeks at Camp Maxi in Paris, Texas. Upon completion of that training Bill was ordered overseas to Europe, but by the time he arrived, Germany had surrendered. Bill returned stateside and was then issued orders to the Philippines. During the transpacific trip, atomic bombs were dropped on Japan and the war was over. Bill recalled the time of the Philippines as one of complete relaxation (All I did was swim, sun myself, learn to smoke, eat bananas, and drink with my buddies). Bill also routinely discussed his heroic contributions to the war in humorous terms (I won the war in Europe and in the Pacific). his return to the states, Bill went back to his job with the U.S. Engineers as a typist at Foster Field. He resigned to become a purser for Braniff Airlines, stationed at Dallas Love Field, where his handsome mug landed him on the cover of the Braniff Airlines brochure. he left Braniff, he worked for Ford Motor in Dallas where he was promoted quickly as a biller, but refused a promotion because he tired of seeing people do nothing more than put their head down on their desk or continued... |
▰ Boen Swinny Jr Died February 20, … More Information |
Boen Swinny Jr , born August 23, 1926 departed this life Sunday February 20, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. Boen was 85.
Family members and close friends: , Ellen Lockwood, Jennifer Hill, Norma Herman, Tamara Zars, Kathy Flinn, Erin Gildersleeve, Becky Becky Marvin, Dante Botor |
▰ William J "Bill" Swinney Died October 01, … More Information |
William J "Bill" Swinney, born December 27, 1938 entered Heaven's gates on October 1, 2013 in Amarillo, Texas. William was 74.
Family members and close friends: , Jack Jackson |
▰ Wilford R Swinney Died November 11, … More Information |
Wilford R Swinney, born October 7, 1922 went to be with his Lord and Savior November 11, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Wilford was 95.
Family members and close friends: , John Glennon, Heather Schouest, Justin Shaffer, Bonnie Adachi, Sheila Ulrich Rivera, Robin Ulrich, Ladell & Gene Freudenberg, Sylvia Ortega, Ray Sanders, Louis Zavala |
▰ Velma Swinney Died July 19, … More Information |
Velma Swinney, age 97 of Paradise, Texas, left herearthly home and passed through the Veil to her Eternal Home July 19, 2006. Obituary published: July 20, 2006 in "WiseCoMessenger" |
▰ Valina Murphy Swinney Died September 16, … More Information |
Valina Murphy Swinney, born February 14, 1971 entered Heaven's gates on September 16, 2015 in Wichita Falls, Texas. Valina was 44.
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Obituary: Valina was born on 14, 1971 and passed away on , 16, 2015. Valina was a resident of Wichita Falls, Texas at the time of passing. Valina was married to Johnny. |
▰ Truman Swinney Died December 01, … More Information |
Truman Swinney, of Morton, Texas, was anxious to meet his Maker and Master December 1, 1996. Truman was 67. Obituary published: December 02, 1996 in "Midland R-T" |
▰ Truman Swinney Died December 02, … More Information |
Truman Swinney, age 67 of Morton, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 2, 1996. Obituary published: December 03, 1996 in "Amarillo G-T" |
▰ Tom Swinney Died April 24, … More Information |
Tom Swinney, of Decatur, Texas, departed this life Sunday April 24, 2004. Tom was 99. Obituary published: April 25, 2004 in "WiseCoMessenger" |
▰ Tom Swinney Died April 20, … More Information |
Tom Swinney, of Decatur, Texas, passed from this world into the next April 20, 2004. Tom was 99. Obituary published: April 21, 2004 in "Fort Worth S-T" |
▰ Theresa Ortiz Swinney Died August 15, … More Information |
Theresa Ortiz Swinney, born November 7, 1927 passed away peacefully August 15, 2019 in Austin, Texas. Theresa was 91.
Family members and close friends: , Linda Johnson, Terry Met Her Husband Wilford Reed Swinney And They Were Married On November 27, 1947. Will Proceeded Her In Death On November 11, 2017 At The Age Of 95. They Were Married 69 Years. Terry Is Survived By Her Two Children: Pat Ledet And Husband John, And Son Victor, 2 Grandchildren And 1 Great Grandchild., Bonnie Adachi |
▰ Susan (Domec) Swinney Died June 17, … More Information |
Susan (Domec) Swinney, of Groves, Texas, departed this life Sunday June 17, 2007. Susan was 48. Obituary published: June 18, 2007 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ Sue Warren (Warren) Swinney Died October 25, … More Information |
Sue Warren (Warren) Swinney, of Texas, born in Oklahoma, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master October 25, 2001. Sue was 65. Obituary published: October 26, 2001 in "Hobbs N-S (NM)" |
▰ Stella Faye Swinney Died October 22, … More Information |
Stella Faye Swinney, of Odessa, Texas, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 22, 1997. Stella was 86. Obituary published: October 23, 1997 in "Odessa A" |
▰ Stella "Mama Joe" Swinney Died January 01, … More Information |
Family members and close friends: , Leonard Stephenson |
▰ Stella "Mama Joe" Swinney Died October 23, … More Information | Stella "Mama Joe" Swinney, born May 25, 1917 entered into eternal rest October 23, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. Stella was 100. |
▰ Stanley Clarence Jr Swinney Died September 02, … More Information |
Stanley Clarence Jr Swinney, 77, of San Antonio, Texas gained his wings on September 2, 1999. Obituary published: September 03, 1999 in "San Antonio E-N" |
▰ Shirley Swinney Died July 10, … More Information |
Shirley Swinney, age 83 of Jacksonville, Texas, joined the Lord July 10, 2010. Obituary published: July 11, 2010 in "Tyler C-T-T" |
▰ Robert Ray "Bob" Swinney Died May 07, … More Information |
Robert Ray "Bob" Swinney died unexpectedly on May 7, 1999 at the age of 66 in Port Arthur, Texas. Obituary published: May 08, 1999 in "Beaumont Enterprise" |
▰ Robert Lee Sr Swinney Died January 04, … More Information |
Robert Lee Sr Swinney, age 72 of Tyler, Texas, went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2009. Obituary published: January 05, 2009 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Robert L "Bob" Swinney Died August 13, … More Information |
Robert L "Bob" Swinney, age 80 of Jacksonville, Texas, passed from this life on August 13, 2009. Obituary published: August 14, 2009 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Robert David Swinney Died July 29, … More Information |
Robert David Swinney, age 76 of Navasota, Texas, joined the Lord July 29, 2008. Obituary published: July 30, 2008 in "Nav-Exam" |
▰ Robert Swinney Died July 26, … More Information |
Robert Swinney, 76, of Navasota, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 26, 2008. Obituary published: July 27, 2008 in "BCS Eagle" |
▰ Richard W Swinney Died March 09, … More Information |
Richard W Swinney, of Dallas, Texas, entered eternal life March 9, 1998. Richard was 54. Obituary published: March 10, 1998 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ Richard W Swinney Died March 10, … More Information |
Richard W Swinney, age 54 of Dallas, Texas, entered the Kingdom of Heaven March 10, 1998. Obituary published: March 11, 1998 in "Abilene R-N" |
▰ R C Swinney Died May 29, … More Information |
R C Swinney, 77, of Tyler, Texas departed this life May 29, 2007. Obituary published: May 30, 2007 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Peggy Swinney Died October 09, … More Information | Peggy Swinney, born March 30, 1937 entered Heaven's gates on October 9, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Peggy was 77. |
▰ Pearlie Mae "Pearl" (Olson) Swinney Died August 01, … More Information |
Pearlie Mae "Pearl" (Olson) Swinney, age 82 of Tyler, Texas, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master August 1, 2004. Obituary published: August 02, 2004 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Pearl Mae (Olson) Swinney Died July 31, … More Information |
Pearl Mae (Olson) Swinney, age 82 of Tyler, Texas, left us to live with the Father in her new eternal home July 31, 2004. Obituary published: August 01, 2004 in "Tyler C-T-T" |
▰ Patrick Robert Swinney Died March 15, … More Information | Patrick Robert Swinney, born May 6, 1956 departed this life Sunday March 15, 2012 in Groves, Texas. Patrick was 55. |
▰ Patricia Ann (Bryan) Swinney Died October 04, … More Information |
Patricia Ann (Bryan) Swinney, age 59 of Palestine, Texas, entered eternal life October 4, 2002. Obituary published: October 05, 2002 in "Tyler M-T" |
▰ Opal Elizabeth (Isaacs) Swinney Died January 15, … More Information |
Opal Elizabeth (Isaacs) Swinney, a resident of Wichita Falls, Texas for decades, died January 15, 2002 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 55. Obituary published: January 16, 2002 in "Wichita Falls T-RN" |
▰ Opal Elizabeth (Isaacs) Swinney Died January 14, … More Information |
Opal Elizabeth (Isaacs) Swinney, of Wichita Falls, Texas, gained her wings on January 14, 2002. Opal was 55. Obituary published: January 15, 2002 in "Wichita Falls T-RN" |
▰ Oleta Mae Swinney Died January 23, … More Information |
Oleta Mae Swinney, age 86 of Conroe, Texas, went into the presence of the Lord on January 23, 2000. Obituary published: January 24, 2000 in "Conroe Courier" |
▰ Odessa (Luttrell) Swinney Died May 21, … More Information |
Odessa (Luttrell) Swinney, age 94 of Odessa, Texas, died on May 21, 1999. Obituary published: May 22, 1999 in "Odessa A" |
▰ Odessa Swinney Died May 20, … More Information |
Odessa Swinney, age 94 of Odessa, Texas, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she May 20, 1999. Obituary published: May 21, 1999 in "Odessa A" |
▰ Norman Wayne Swinney Died December 11, … More Information |
Norman Wayne Swinney, of Houston, Texas, entered into eternal rest December 11, 1999. Norman was 62. Obituary published: December 12, 1999 in "Houston Chronicle" |
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