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Roy SWICEGOOD Obituary
He was a native of North Carolina and had been a Peninsula resident since 1959. Mr. Swicegood was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during World War II. He retired from the Newport News Shipbuilding, Dept. X31, as an electrical supervisor, and was a member of Cornerstone Community Church.
Survivors include one son, Wayne Swicegood and his wife, Ellen of Newport News; two sisters, Mary Lanning of South Carolina, and Helen Honeycutt of North Carolina; one grandchild, Christopher Shelton and his wife, Michele of Newport News; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Iris Swicegood; four sisters and one brother.
Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. tonight, Aug. 6, 2010, at W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, in Peninsula Memorial Park, with the Rev. Bob Haggerty officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Community Church, 1003 Moyer Road, Newport News, VA 23608.
A special thank you to the staff of the Jefferson Wing of James River Convalescent Center.
Please leave condolences at www.wjsmithandsonfh.com.
Arrangements by W. J. Smith & Son Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Walter Von Canon
August 10, 2010
Wayne and Ellen,
I was sorry to hear about Uncle Roy. May God Bless both of you and your family at his passing. I have good memories of both your parents and you. All of you hold a special place in my heart. I'm sure that Nannie had a glass of tea and a piece of pound cake ready for the next one of our family to join her. I hope you wil make the trip to North Carolina and see all of us.
Linda L. Lane
August 7, 2010
Wayne and Family,
I was very sorry to read about the passing of your father. I remember both your Mom and Dad when we were neighbors in Ivy Farms. It was rare to ever see them apart. Now they are back together again and rejoicing to be with the Lord. You've been a dedicated son and brought them a lifetime of happiness. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sheila Lewis
August 6, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JOHNNY & CINDY OVERMAN
August 6, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Jack & Kelly Bentley
August 6, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and you return to life's routine,may you know and remember the love of family and friends. May GOD bless you today and always.
Jack & Kelly Bentley
Beulah Davis, LSW, Riverside Hospice
August 6, 2010
Wayne and Family,
I remember both of your parents from a few years ago when your mother was ill. They were such a loving and devoted couple who made you feel so comfortable in their presence.
I pray for your comfort at the loss of your father and beloved family matriarch.
Be encouraged and blessed.
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