Funeral services for Donald Ray Swing, age 69, of Fayetteville, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Jeremy Hudgins and Bro. Billy Langford officiating. Burial will follow in Kirkland Cemetery. Mr. Swing passed away Monday afternoon at Huntsville Hospital.
Mr. Swing was a native of Petersburg, TN, and was the son of Kathryn and the late Ray Swing. He retired from Bellsouth, was a member of the Kirkland Baptist Church, the Andrew Jackson Masonic Lodge #68, and a Vietnam Veteran.
In addition to his mother, survivors include daughter Jerusha (Kenneth) Counts; son Brad (Emily) Swing both of Fayetteville; grandchildren Whitney Counts of Denver, CO, Blake Swing and Bryleigh Swing both of Fayetteville; sisters Joy (David) Hereford of Pelham, AL and Pam (Dennis) Welch of Petersburg TN; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his father, Mr. Swing was preceded in death by his wife Darlene Swing.
Visitation with the family will be 5 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kirkland Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
16 Comments To "Donald Ray Swing"
#1 Comment By Jimmy and Janice Towry On October 11, 2016 @ 6:52 pm
Our sympathy goes out to the family in the loss of your loved one. Don has been a friend for many years and will certainly be missed. May God grant you peace and comfort during this time.
#2 Comment By Ginger Hardison On October 11, 2016 @ 7:05 pm
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time of loss.
#3 Comment By Nancy B.Weir On October 11, 2016 @ 7:24 pm
My sympathy to Don’s family. Don was a good friend and will be missed. RIP Don.
#4 Comment By Roger Scoggins On October 11, 2016 @ 8:11 pm
My wife Angela and I send our deepest sympathy to the family. Don was truly one of the best friends that I have ever known. I met him 50 years ago at Kelly AFB in Tx and we spent a year in Vietnam together. He became even more than a friend from then on he is not only my “brother”; but a brother in Christ. We experienced many priceless moments together during those times. Thru it all he is always “Don” just who he is. He remained a kind, considerate,down to earth country boy with those values that you didn’t shake up. When I think of our times spent together I always just have to smile because as true friends are ; we didn’t have to talk to or see each other every day but when we did it was as if we had never been apart. I already miss him terribly just to know that he isn’t at the end of the phone but happy to know that he was ready and he is now in heaven with Darlene. Love you Don!!
#5 Comment By Joyce Kelso Johnson On October 12, 2016 @ 12:46 am
Jerusha, Kenneth and Whitney I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Mr Swing but feel I know you all through Bill and Chelsea. Your family will be in my prayers.
#6 Comment By Candice Robinson & Family On October 12, 2016 @ 12:56 am
Brad & Jerusha:
We are so sorry about the loss of your dad.He was a sweet man & a great friend.He will be miss by everyone who knew him.
#7 Comment By Candice Robinson & Family On October 12, 2016 @ 12:58 am
Brad & Jerusha:
We are so sorry about the loss of your dad.He was a sweet man & a great friend.He will be miss by everyone who knew him.We love you.We are praying for the family.
#8 Comment By Diana Brooks McBay On October 12, 2016 @ 2:08 am
Jerusha, Brad and families, so sorry for you heartache… may you find comfort and peace in knowing your parents are joined again hand in hand walking the streets of Heaven…their memories will forever keep them alive in your hearts.
#9 Comment By Joe and DeLois Thompson On October 12, 2016 @ 2:19 am
Pam,
I never knew Don was your brother. I am so saddened to learn of his passing. Don ate supper with us a lot at the round table at the Fried Tomato. May God wrap His loving and comforting arms around the family at this time.
With Sympathy,
Joe and DeLois Thompson
#10 Comment By Audrea Edwards On October 12, 2016 @ 11:59 am
I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Don was a very nice Christian man, always kind. He will be missed by so many. Pray God will comfort you and give you grace, cherish your memories.
In Christian Sympathy,
Audrea E.
#11 Comment By Audrey and James King On October 12, 2016 @ 1:06 pm
Brad and Emily,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Mr. Don. We know all too well the feeling of losing a parent and are praying for you and your family.
#12 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On October 12, 2016 @ 1:37 pm
Brad, Emily and family, I’m am sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with you during this time to provide comfort.
#13 Comment By Amy Osteen On October 12, 2016 @ 9:29 pm
So sorry about Don
May you feel God’s loving arms around you.
.
#14 Comment By Darryl Cox On October 12, 2016 @ 11:47 pm
Don and I went to the Dyersville Farm Toy show together in 1989. Brad was just a young boy. He came several times to our West Tennessee Farm Toy show. He was a wonderful person and friend and will be missed in the farm toy family. I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Don
#15 Comment By David Walker On October 13, 2016 @ 9:50 pm
So sorry to lose Don, I enjoyed working with him at BellSouth in the early seventies. He was a great guy!
#16 Comment By Roy Yeager On October 14, 2016 @ 3:55 pm
So sorry to hear this. Don was a long time friend. My most sincere condolences.