Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Swinford, age 84 of Fayetteville, will be conducted Monday, August 12, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Don Russell, Roy Butler and Randy Maxwell officiating. Burial will follow in Gatlin Cemetery. Mr. Swinford passed away Saturday at his residence.
Mr. Swinford was a native of Madison County, AL, the son of the late Roy Weaver and Lela Olene Prince Swinford. He was a machinist and retired military. He served in the Army, Air Force and National Guard and was an ordained deacon at Parks City Baptist Church.
Survivors include wife Mevis Jobe Swinford of Fayetteville, daughters Marsha Bradford and husband Randy, Donna Otinger and husband Larry, Cyndi Garrison and husband Alan all of Fayetteville, grandchildren Ken Bradford and wife Erica of Fayetteville, Jeremy Bradford and wife Jennifer of Fayetteville, Jarrod Bradford and wife Mandy of Madison, AL, Luke Allen and wife Crystal of Las Vegas, NV (Nellis AFB), Brent Otinger of Fayetteville, Chad Otinger and wife April of Fayetteville , Valerie Garrison of Alton, IL, 14 great grandchildren, sister Karen Swinford Gardner of Faytteville, nieces Kim Gardner, Brianna Jones and husband Josh, nephew Charlie Gardner, great nephew Trey Hicks.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday evening from 5 until 8 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Parks City Baptist Church Building Fund.
24 Comments To "Kenneth Swinford"
#1 Comment By Freda Kinser Blair On August 11, 2013 @ 5:52 pm
Dear Swinford Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our prayers and love are with you. So many happy memories.
Love,
Freda and family
#2 Comment By Tippy On August 11, 2013 @ 7:29 pm
My Sympathy and may God bless your family.
#3 Comment By Susan Arrick On August 11, 2013 @ 7:39 pm
Dear Mevis and Family,
You have our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
#4 Comment By Katie Womack On August 11, 2013 @ 8:15 pm
To Mrs. Swinford & family:
So sorry for the loss of your loved one. I know you will truly miss him so much. Henry was in the National Guard with him.
May God put His loving arms around you all during this very difficult time. There will always be a hole in your heart for him, but God and time will make it a little easier as time goes by. Just remember all the good times you had. Also, it helps if you stay around your loved ones and friends. They will help you through this.
May God bless each one of you.
Sincerely,
Katie Womack
#5 Comment By jo ann terry On August 11, 2013 @ 8:28 pm
I met Kenneth Swinford about 30 years ago.. His daughter Donna is my best friend. Mr Ken was one of the sweetest & kindest men that I have ever met.. My heart goes out to my sweet friend Donna & all her family.. May God wrap his loving arms around them all & give them peace & comfort them as they grieve their loss..
Sincerely,
Jo Ann Terry
#6 Comment By Doug gulock On August 11, 2013 @ 10:50 pm
Sorry for your loss!!
#7 Comment By Lois Chaplin On August 12, 2013 @ 2:01 am
Mevis, You and the family have my sympathy. I will
miss my friend but you know he is at peace now.
The road you are headed down is a bumpy travel
but know friends and loved ones are here for you. I love you Lois
#8 Comment By Gale and Jonelle Prince On August 12, 2013 @ 4:04 am
Mevis and family,
So sorry to get the sad news of Kenneth’s death. He was such a fine and friendly person and the few times that we had been with him, we felt like we had known him all our lives. So sorry that we did not get to know him sooner but that is life.
We are so sorry that we will be unable to attend his funeral but hope to come down in the fall and maybe we can all meet at Mildred’s as that was such a nice memory.
Love to you and all the family,
Gale and Jonelle Prince
#9 Comment By carolynpendergrass Mcneese On August 12, 2013 @ 12:45 pm
KAREN KIM AND THE SWINFORD FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
#10 Comment By Floyd and Imogene Cartwright On August 12, 2013 @ 2:10 pm
To the Swinford family , our sincere symapthy to all of you over the loss of your dear loved one. Kenneth was a fine person, we had the privilege of knowing him and working with him for several years. He will be sadly missed by us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
May God Bless You!!
Floyd and Imogene
#11 Comment By Dora Barnes On August 12, 2013 @ 2:48 pm
To all the of Mr. Kenneth’s Family-
Mr. Kenneth was a dear sweet man. He was always a joy to talk to. I know your hearts are broken. Your family will be in my prayers. God Bless you all.
Dora Barnes
#12 Comment By Peggy & Virgil Bevels On August 12, 2013 @ 2:51 pm
Sending our deepest sympathy to all the family. Mere words are so inadequate at a time such as this. May God help ease your pain with beautiful and loving memories during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Peggy and Virgil Bevels
#13 Comment By Debbie Motes On August 12, 2013 @ 3:34 pm
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I think so much of you Karen and your whole family. Your heart is pure gold and I know your brother’s was too. I pray for the comfort that only God can give your family now and that your brother will enter into the open and loving arms of our Lord to live forever with him in heaven. If there is anything I can do, please let me do it.
#14 Comment By Denise Isbell On August 12, 2013 @ 6:49 pm
Karen, am so sorry to hear about Mr. Kenneth, he was a good man and never hurt anyone. If we can do anything for you or the family please don’t hesitate to call. Take care of yourself.
#15 Comment By tina stem On August 12, 2013 @ 7:08 pm
So Sorry for your loss Mr. Swinford was a very sweet man. I’m glad i had the pleasure to meet him. Our prayers are with you Mrs. Swinford and your family!
#16 Comment By Robin Shelton On August 12, 2013 @ 10:09 pm
Please allow your precious memories to carry you through these next few days and in the months ahead. Know that we are thinking of you with sorrow and are just around the corner if we can help.
#17 Comment By Gail Franklin Hill On August 13, 2013 @ 3:01 am
Mevis and Family. I am so sorry to hear about Kenneth…May God give you peace and comfort .
#18 Comment By Fayetteville Lincoln County 911 On August 13, 2013 @ 11:59 am
We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
#19 Comment By Cortney Hoffman On August 13, 2013 @ 2:25 pm
Mrs. Mevis, Marsha, Donna, Cyndi and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you peace during this difficult time in knowing that Mr. Kenneth was a child of God and this is not the end, but only the beginning as you will see him again one day. Remember to lean on Jesus as He gives us hope. He will hold you in His arms during this time and always.
Please know that we are praying for you and that we love each and everyone of you.
Charles and Judy Hammons
Mark and Cortney Hoffman
#20 Comment By Diane Norman Owens On August 13, 2013 @ 4:55 pm
Karen, I am so sorry to hear of the Loss of Kenneth. I have’nt seen him since we were kids and neighbors.He was such a nice Young Man. You and the Family have Our Deepest Sympathy and if we can do anything please give us a call. God Bless
Sincerly Diane
#21 Comment By mildred mcnatt On August 13, 2013 @ 5:22 pm
So sorry to read the passing of Mr. Swinford….He will be greatly missed by family and friends…….I pray for comfort for the family in the days ahead..
Mildred
#22 Comment By Dennis and Pam Welch On August 13, 2013 @ 5:23 pm
Mevis and Family: We are so sorry to hear of Kenneth’s passing. I am out of town this week and I am sure Dennis is unaware of the situation. Please accept our condolences and prayers as they will be coming your way. One day there will be a GREAT REUNION, and we all have that to look forward to you. Revelation 21:4. Love to all of you.
#23 Comment By CALVIN AND DEBBIE PERKINS On August 13, 2013 @ 5:33 pm
To the family,
We truly loved Kenneth. He was a true American hero! From his love of country, his military service, his hard work ethic to his love of church and family.
So many good times we had at church! His friendly smile and love of life was always an encouragement to us all!
We love your entire family and want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Calvin, Debbie, and Sarah Perkins and
Rachel and Alex Reiger
#24 Comment By Mevis Swinford On January 10, 2014 @ 5:31 am
Tomorrow August 10, will be five months since the Lord took Kenneth home to glory. I ;and all THE Family miss him so very much.
There is comfort in knowing we will join him one day, Thank every one for your kind words.