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Dennis SWINNEY Obituary
Dennis Reginald
Dennis Reginald Swinney, age 56 died on May 13, 2016 in Austin, Texas after a short illness. Dennis was born in Gary, Indiana on March 6, 1960 to James and Alberta Swinney. He received his Bachelor of Science from Indiana State University, where he also became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Dennis had worked as and Auditor for the Texas Workforce Commission before deciding to complete his Doctorates. He took pride in being a Sergeant Major in the United States Army. He made life long friends where ever he traveled and will be missed by many. He met his wife(Sandra) while they both were stationed in Monterey, California. Dennis was a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, nephew, uncle, and brother in law.
Dennis is survived by his wife (Sandra), son (Reginald), daughter (Courtney), granddaughter (Raina), father (James), brother (Daryl), He was preceded in death by his mother(Alberta Swinney) and his (grandparents).
Funeral services will be held on May 19th, 4:00 pm at Zion Rest Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will be held on May 20th 2:00 pm at Ft. Hood, Killeen,Texas.
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Chrysanthia Davis
June 22, 2016
My deepest sympathies go out to the family. I had the priviledge of serving under SGM Swinney for 3 years. He will truly be missed and never forgotten.
SFC Chrysanthia Davis
Tommie Pernell
June 10, 2016
With this passing, I lost a neighbor, a friend, a frat, a comrade in arms and a person whom I respected the most in either category. Dennis was indeed, one to emulate. He was a gentle man with an awesome smile and a passion to do what he could for others. A gentle giant who loved his friends and cherished his family. May he Rest in Peace and may his family be lifted by his loving spirit.
I salute you SGM; HUA!!
CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt Sr.
May 27, 2016
Once again God saw the road was getting rough, and the road of life had become too hard to for SGM Dennis R. Swinney to travel and called him home. You remind us, Lord, through Solomon that to everything there is a season. We thank You for the earthly life You gave to this sergeant major and for the blessing during the sojourn here on the earth. We most especially thank You for the new life You granted this sergeant major in Jesus Christ. He broke the bonds of death by His resurrection. We rejoice at the hope of being reunited with him in the resurrection of all flesh. The NCO Corps thanks him for his selfless service act and his willingness to defend of America and all that we hold sacred. I believe for every fallen sergeant major like him there is a star shining brightly up above to remind us of the precious gift God has given the Corps. Rest easy, sleep well my brother. Know the line was held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell
CSM (Ret) Harold Hunt Sr.
Author, 100 Sergeants Major of Color
SGM (Ret) Harold L. Hunt Jr.
CSM (Ret) Shirley A. Hunt
& the entire Hunt family
Cheryl Crater
May 20, 2016
My prayers are with Dennis' family, and all of my cousins.We hadn't seen each other in many years, but I did get to talk with him when we were both in Gary recently. Dennis and I had some time to share some experiences, he as a longtime soldier, me as a longtime VA employee.I really enjoyed getting a chance to talk with him. God bless you all.
Cary Williams
May 20, 2016
Rest well my Sands! You were always right there next to me...even when we off line. You will be truly missed DOD #2........
Steve Jones
May 20, 2016
I will greatly miss my fraternity brother and friend of over 36 years. Rest well and keep the light of A-Phi-A in our hearts until we can meet again.
Elonda Ervin
May 20, 2016
Elonda
The Disciples of Destiny 4-11-80 Alpha Phi Alpha, Zeta Rho Chapter, Indiana State University
Richard Morris
May 20, 2016
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