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Marlon Swafford Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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Laurie Swafford
November 4, 2024
Marlon, it is Mom. I have been feeling your presence. 15 years, I can't believe you have been gone for that long. My heart hurts, not being able to hold you. I keep you next to my bed , I talk to you often. Oh how I wish I could bring you back. Mom , missies you very much. I love you, Marlon. Mom
Laurie Swafford
November 5, 2023
Marlon, 14 years have passed by . Since you left. Soon I will see you. I miss you so much. Love Mom.
Laurie Swafford
March 2, 2023
Marlon, this is Mom . I miss you so much. Love Mom
Laurie Swafford
November 16, 2021
I miss you so much,my sweet son. Mom
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ISABEL HUBER
March 5, 2020
Still thinking of you. Miss you forever. Love, Isabel xox
Laurie Swafford
November 3, 2019
Marlon, I miss you so much. I still feel your presence. You will never be forgotten. I sit outside at night talking to you, as I look up at the stars and see the brightest star. I know you are hearing me. I love you so much. Mom
Paul Robertson
October 1, 2009
Marlon, I never knew you but I know your mom and you were a great loss to her she loved you very much.
Laurie Swafford
October 1, 2009
Marlon I miss you so much,it has been almost a year since you left us . The days are very hard to get thru . The day before you died there was a beautiful rainbow . I knew than that you were crossing over. I have tried to accept your death , but I can't . I feel you with me all the time . I have not talk to Kelsey and Shane, but I know they are having a very difficult time losing you . they love you very much . Love Mom
Mindy, Trista, William Johnson, and Grubbs
November 25, 2008
Marlon, You are missed, and may your family and friends, find comfort during these tough times, Holidays, and forever. May you REST IN PEACE... We Love and Miss You.... God needed you, and your no longer suffering..... we use to see you across the street, Now we see you in Heaven Above!
Love always, Mindy, Trista, & William! <3
Judi Allen
November 18, 2008
From the time you were 12, you were my 2nd son. From that time until forever you will remain my 2nd son and Devon's best friend & brother. The sound of your laughter will forever ring in our ears and your love will forever be in our hearts.
Mom Swafford
November 18, 2008
My sweet boy,Marlon your light shines forever .
Bob and Lynn Taylor
November 10, 2008
Our hearts are heavy for the loss of Marlon. He was a cool kid! We will remember him always.
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