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James Swindells Obituary
He was born in Newburgh, N.Y., the son of the late Gertrude Geahardt and James Middleton Swindells Sr. He was predeceased by his sister, Jeannette Smith.
James retired from the Army as a Sergeant First Class. He served during WWII, the Korean Conflict, 66 months in Vietnam, and during the Cuban Missile Crisis. James went on to retire from N.N.A.R.F. as an Aircraft Mechanic.
James was a member and volunteered with the Disabled American Veterans Association at the Veterans Hospital, Vietnam Vets, Veterans Association, Army Otter-Caribou Association, Hampton American Legion, Newport News Moose Lodge, Phoebus VFW, N.C.O.A., and the N.R.A.
James is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, James M. Swindells III and Despina of Kodak, Tenn., Robert E. Swindells and Linda Smith of Grandy, N.C., William A. Swindells and Kathy of Williamsburg, Va., Tai D. Swindells and Sherry of Smithfield, Va.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Monday, Nov. 23, 2009, at 2 p.m. at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3515 Robs Dr., Suffolk, VA 23434. Burial with full military honors will follow at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery. Friends may join the family Sunday night from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made to the VFW Post 3219, Attn: Quarter Master Joe Longstreet at 122 E. Melon, Hampton, VA 23663. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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for James Swindells
Ron Sprengeler
December 1, 2009
I only served with Jim a short period of time at Ft. Benning and in Vietnam but really got to know him well through the Army Otter Caribou Association. He attended all the reunions and we enjoyed great camaraderie. Jim gave me a shirt like he is wearing in the guestbook picture. I'll treasure that as long as I live. My wife Clarice and I want to express our sympathy to Jim's family. We will miss him dearly.
November 24, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thougths and prayers are with you. Take care and God Bless
Tammy & Mike Oblein
Gloucester Point, VA
Art & Anne Graves
November 23, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Swindells' family.
We enjoyed visiting with Jim at the AOCA reunions,he will be missed.
Sincerely, Art & Anne Graves
November 23, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
November 22, 2009
To Our Family,
We love and miss Uncle Jim very much.
He will be in our hearts for ever.
Wish we made it to Va to be with you.
Our hearts and love is with you always.
We love you Love Kim and Brian
Lloyd Morgan
November 21, 2009
My sympathies to all of Jim's family. It was always a joy to visit with Jim at the AOCA Reunions. I and all the other members will greatly miss him.
Becky Gibson
November 21, 2009
Dear Tai & Family,
I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Swindells' death. He was a true Patriot, and always such a gentleman when he came to Gibson Mechanical. Bobby respected and loved him and enjoyed their conversations.
Sincerely,
Gibson and Avant Families
Paul and Marliese Herrick
November 21, 2009
We wish to express our sympathies to Jim's family and many friends. He will be missed, but not forgotten. His dedication to family and duty was admired by all he met. He knew no strangers, just people he hadn't met yet.
Spencer "Pick" Lyman
November 21, 2009
Jim was a man I truely admired as he was a great patriot dedicated to his family not to mention above and beyond the call of duty to our country. Jim will be missed by many especially me...
Pick/*****
Shelly with Dr. Burton's Office/CCOHR-RMG
November 21, 2009
To The Family of Mr. Swindells Iam sorry to hear of your loss as I have known Mr. Swindells for a very long time and will miss his visits and his kindness May God Bless you now and always.
Sincerely
Warren Joyce
November 21, 2009
One can hardly beat Jim's service to his country and community during his lifetime. A true patriot who has "gone west" with many other aviation-oriented folks before him.
Warren Joyce
LTC, TC (Ret)
Treasurer, TCAA
Pick and Anna Lyman
November 21, 2009
Pick and I are so saddened by Jim's passing. He was the most wonderful person, sweet and loving. Always there for you and always smiling. We use to see him at the VA meetings every month and then we always sat at the same table at Tet68 reunions, every year we looked forward to seeing Jim and his beautiful smile. Jim you will be missed so much. Love you always.
Floyd and Mary Burks
November 21, 2009
James was a great friend and will be missed a lot. We served together at Ft. Benning and enjoyed his company at the AOCA reunions which he loved to go to.Mary and I send our condolances to the Swindell Family.
James Davis
November 21, 2009
Jim was a TRUE Patroit and a good friend. We are blessed to have known him. Our condolences to his survivors as we bid a fond farewell.
Jim and Lorraine Davis
San Antonio, Texas
Ted Cimral
November 20, 2009
Jim Swindells was a Life Member of the Transportation Corps Aviation Assciation (TCAA) at Fort Eustis. All 250 members express our condolences at his passing. He will be greatly missed. We assume God has called Jim to maintain His wings so as to remain "Above The Best". Thanks, Jim, for your service to our country.
Ted Cimral
Colonel, TC (Retired)
President, TCAA
www.TCAvnAssn.org
GINNY BRITT BROWN
November 20, 2009
DEAR SHERRY & TAI,
IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME, SINCE I'VE SEEN YOU, BUT I WANTED TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY AT THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER/FATHER IN LAW. RELY ON YOUR FAITH, AND IT'LL MAKE YOU STRONGER--GOD BLESS-
SINCERELY,
GINNY BRITT BROWN
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