David Swindle

David Earl Swindle
HARLINGEN, TX. -
David Earl Swindle, 71 of Lakewood Village Retirement Community Harlingen Texas died July 27, 2014.
He was born in Denison, Texas to Bertha Mae McCarty Swindle and Kail Charles Swindle on February 21, 1943. David attended Denison High School and later was a Scout Leader. He was a Lieutenant in the Arizona Rangers and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Tucson. David was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Harlingen.
After proudly serving his country in both the Army and Navy, he was a professional bull rider. During his bull riding career, he played a role in the 1965 movie, The Rounders. Later, he was a CDL driver for various trucking companies. He met his beloved wife Jeannie Long Swindle while working for Swindle Construction in Austin, Texas.
He is survived by his loving wife, daughters Dorita Inouye and Janie Cameron of Denison, Texas. Sons Waylen Long of Houston and Shane Long of Justin, Texas. Sisters Betty Belfiore of Gilbertsville, PA and Delores Stevens of Howe, Texas. Brother Ray Swindle of Alvord, Texas, His loyal Chihuahua Chica, and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Stacy R. D. Swindle, brothers Jack Swindle and Ralph Swindle; sisters Lela Mann and Jan Beale.
A celebration of David's life will be held in Bridgeport, Texas at a later date. No local services are planned. In lieu of flowers, please give to those who have served our country and are in need.
David will be remembered as a man who left his footprints on our lives…