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Ernest Swindell Obituary

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KEYSVILLE, Ga. - Mr. Ernest Gary Swindell, Jr., 25, of 579 Brushy Creek Road, Keysville, GA, entered into rest on Thursday, February 6th, 2014. Surviving is his wife, Amber Newman Swindell, his father, Gary Swindell, Sr., his mother, Tammy Swindell, and his daughter, Ava Swindell, all of Keysville, GA; two sisters, Rebecca Pierce, Johnston, SC and Alicia Williams, Nelson Creek, KY and a brother, Vernon Johnson, Grovetown, GA. Gary and Amber are expecting a son, Eli, next month. Mr. Swindell was born in Augusta, GA. He was a Welder with TTX and a member of Hephzibah Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Tuesday at 2 o'clock in the Hatcher Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Dendler officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Memorial Gardens, Aiken, SC. Pallbearers will be John Pierce, Charles Powell, Michael King, Paul King, Edward Fredericks and Mark Wedincamp. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gary Swindell Fund, c/o Bank of America. Please visit hatcherfuneralhome.com to leave a memory of Gary and a note of condolence for the family. The family will greet friends Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, U.S. No. 1, Langley, SC

Published by The Augusta Chronicle on Feb. 9, 2014.
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To Everyone who took the time to remember and honor my brother, thank you! Our Family has lost a piece of us forever, but as some move on with there lives, ours is forever changed and broken. We may continue on but no amount of time will ever heal this wound. Thank you to those who sent their condolences to my mother and father, Gary's children, and us, his brother and sisters. We thank you all for your kind words.

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Today and every day since your accident has been hard ...can't seem to get you off my mind today. Miss you more than ever. Just can't believe you are really gone. So crazy. We all take so much for granted and don't realize what we have until they're gone...tell the ones you love how you feel everyday because you never know when it's going to be the last time you ever have that chance. If I could just have one more day I would tell him everything and how amazing and special and how much I love him and wish I could've been there more if I could have. I would have done anything for him and he for me. If I could just have one more phone call one more day or one more memory I would give anything for that. To hear your voice, tell a joke, see your smile, laugh about everything and be ourselves, to talk like we used to and cry together, watch our kids grow together and make a lifetime of even more of the best memories, and share every detail of our lives, to have your back and you have mine anytime day or night and to drink one more beer with you I would give up a lifetime for just one more moment with you. Not a day passes I don't think of you and look at how our family has changed and lost the best part of it. It breaks my heart to see what we are together. I love and miss you with all of my heart. Until we without you. You were Special and the link that held us all meet again...
Your sister, Becky

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So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Stacey Moore

February 25, 2014

Sorry for your loss.

Jennifer Dillon

February 14, 2014

Dear Swindell Family -
My daughter, Emma Grace, is in the same class with Ava. Ms. Jennifer told us the news this morning. We are brokenhearted for Ava and her family. Please know that we are praying for you.
Michael, Deidre, Tyler, Stephen and Emma Grace Thigpen

Deidre Thigpen

February 11, 2014

Amber, you and Gary's family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Brooke Hinton

February 11, 2014

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I love ya'll.

Teresa Bearden

February 10, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gary & Sheila Foster

February 10, 2014

AMBER,& Tammy &Gary our prayers are with you all.your hearts are broken to loose Gary jr. and he didn't go alone, for parts of us all went with him ,the day god called him home.;peace be thine.'

Lytie & Glenn Joines

February 10, 2014

Amber & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine! I pray for peace and comfort that only Jesus can provide into your hearts.

Sheila Roker

February 10, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in the weeks and months to come. We pray you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Heather Gibbs

February 10, 2014

To The Swindell Family:God Is Able To Carry You Through:Sending Prayers Your Way:Lowe's Home Improvement

Sandra Zander

February 10, 2014

I am praying for the all the family and friends of this very sweet young man. I know Edward and Gary were like brother. There are no words for this tragic loss!!!

Debra Stewart

February 10, 2014

i remember him as a cute happy little boy. and very loving. i cant begin to say how sorry i am for your loss. in my prayers

brenda gans

February 10, 2014

May you rest in peace you will not be forgotten

Brandice Williams

February 10, 2014

Gary may you RIP Im glad I got a chance to meet you, you kept me laughing. My thoughts and prayers to the Swindell and Newman family. Gone to soon. Que (Lowes)

LeQueya Tutt

February 10, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family with be in my thougts and prayers. Thinking of you during these hard days ahead.
Lynne Johnson

Lynne Johnson

February 10, 2014

I love you my love with every breath I breathe. My heart is so broken. I will see you soon! Mom

Mom

February 10, 2014

Swindell Family,
Driving south on 305 as I do several times a week led me past the horrific accident of Mr. Swindell. I immediately offered a prayer for the victim knowing the situation could be bad.
Please accept my condolences & prayers for the family, asking God to comfort you in the upcoming days, He offers healing and love for those that are in the Body of Christ.

Lou Schlein

February 10, 2014

May your soul rest in peace!

lakia holmes

February 10, 2014

My peace be with you.

Paul Durkee

February 10, 2014

I love you.

Becky Pierce

February 10, 2014

Gary Im sorry to hear about your son i know you will miss him greatly an i will have you an your family in my thoughts an prayers

William Owens

February 9, 2014

i never had the honor of knowing this great guy.i know he was a blessing and will sure be missed. God bless all of you .My HE heal your broken hearts.

bobbie inglett

February 9, 2014

Rest in peace young man.

sharma sparks

February 9, 2014

From The Entire Johnston Family. We Love You All. Our Hearts Go Out To All That Love Gary And Are Feeling Pain From His Loss

Johnston Family

February 9, 2014

May You Rest In Peace And Find Comfort In The Arms Of The Angels. So Sorry For The Loss Of Your Son...Your Husband...Your Daddy... Your Brother...Your Friend.

Pat & Tim McGhee

February 9, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your entire family will be in my thoughts and prayers..God Bless and Rest in Peace.

Jennifer Robinson

February 9, 2014

God Bless. Rest in peace.

George Rouse

February 9, 2014

My prayers to the family!!

Holly Welch

February 9, 2014

Gary, no doubt you will be missed! Amber, you are in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you!

Judy Melton

February 9, 2014

Gary was a great guy. He was friendly, funny, and had a great personality. He will be missed. Praying for his family. Rest in peace brother..

Darrell Chaney

February 9, 2014

Rest in peace!

Roger Piper jr

February 9, 2014

May your family find peace and comfort in God's loving care .keep in your heart all the special times you shared !

Marie Cliatt-McDaniel

February 9, 2014

Little Gary you will always be in our hearts, and the memories we made will continue to keep the joy of your spirit alive in our hearts. RIP Love Papaw & Mamaw King

Tony & Rhoda King Sr

February 9, 2014

I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful son , & father . We will miss him & his love for Ava & Amber & his family !! May God give you all strength!! Love & Prayers , Rosamond Bennett

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February 9, 2014

Luke Weaver

February 9, 2014

Although I did not know you...I know Amber to be a wonderful person who loves you very much. Prayers go to all the family during this time. I am thankful to have met little Ava and Amber and know they will make you proud.

Eden Vickrey

February 9, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

MILDRED SLOAN

February 9, 2014

Tammy sorry to hear about your loss! May God continue to give you and your family strength

Tammy Mealing

February 9, 2014

I know you were a wonderful father and Amber loved you dearly and still does. May you watch over your family In peace.

Brittny Smith

February 9, 2014

It can be so hard to face the new year without Gary Jr; though we know God's Love, Comfort & Mercy will see each family & friend through your grief with His open arms. We love & miss you! RIP Gary Jr.

Don & Joan Spencer

February 9, 2014

Gary was alway s smileing he was wonderful person I saw ya, ll inwal mart I could tell how Good a person he is 1 in amillon

Mary Spires

February 9, 2014

We're gonna miss you at work...Rest in peace.

Keith Ronan

February 9, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jimmy Walker

February 9, 2014

Christa Berry

February 9, 2014

My condolences to the Swindlell family during this very difficult time.You all are in the prayers of so many people. God bless you all.

Christa Berry

February 9, 2014

My you rest in peace, and watch over your love ones. You will be missed.

Neda Riddle

February 9, 2014

God has received another loving angel to take above to watch over his family. May god help the love ones you left behind until you all meet again. You will be missed. I have known you for a short time, but it breaks my heart that God has taken you at such a young life. Only God knows way it had to happen.....My prayers are sent to Amber and the two little ones.
Love,
The Riddle Family (Neda)

February 9, 2014

Lil Gary, I will miss you. I'm so sorry for my family. They don't deserve this. May he rest in peace.

Debra King

February 9, 2014

To my amazing brother. God has taken you home now. It hurts so deeply to loose you like this but it comforts my heart to know you are in heaven where we will meet again one day. I love you with all of my dear brother. I wonder if the have beer and dirt roads in heaven. If not im sure you'll take care of that. I love you so much. I will miss your humor and loving heart and soul. Your loving sister forever and always....Becky.

Becky Pierce

February 9, 2014

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