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David Nathanial Swain

1932 - 2008

BORN

1932

DIED

2008

David Swain Obituary

David Nathanial Swain, 76, of Salem, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2008, at the chapel of John M. Oakey and Son, Salem, Va.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 20, 2008.

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Christine Ledesma

October 27, 2008

Mrs. Swain and family:
I am so saddened to see of Mr. Swain's death. He was the sweetest man, always had something wonderful to say to me. Even though I am far away please know I am keeping you in my prayers.
Take care,

Jim Garst

October 21, 2008

I am sorry to have learned of the passing of Mr. Swain. He was a fine gentleman with a wonderful family that I remember from my much younger years growing up in Andrew Lewis Place.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends during this time.

Sandy Lewis

October 20, 2008

David,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. May God provide comfort and peace to you and your family.
Sandy Wimmer-Lewis

Katherin Elam

October 20, 2008

David, Cathy, Maeve, Spencer, & Mrs. Swain,
Our prayers are withyou during this difficult time. We know you are a close knit family and that your many memories will bring you comfort.

The Elam Family

Wendy Wright

October 19, 2008

Mrs. Swain, David, Kathy, Maeve and Spencer
Please know that you are in our prayers during this sad time. Mr. Swain was a very sweet man and we always enjoyed being around him at all the sporting events he attended.
Tod, Wendy, Allison and Alicia Wright.

Shelby Foutz

October 19, 2008

Tabbie - you are in my thoughts and
prayers. Just learned of David's passing today. Just know that so many of your friends are sad for you today. Its comforting to know that you can join him someday.

Thomas Herndon

October 19, 2008

The Wife and I are presently in Branson, Missouri and was suprised to find our lost of David. We will be praying for you and family in our absents.

Co- worker,
Thomas Herndon

Jerry,Julie,Sarah,& Nikki Reed

October 18, 2008

David, Cathy, Maeve, Spencer, & Mrs.Swain,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Mr. Swain was the sweetest man. We remember seeing him & Mrs. Swain at all of the sporting events that Maeve participated in. He will be missed.

kathi foley

October 18, 2008

Mrs. Swain, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know that my father always had such wonderful memories of when he and my dad were young boys. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kathi Foley (Joe Turpin's daughter)

Treva Fronk

October 18, 2008

David,
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Treva, Bobby and Ryan Fronk

Donna Goins

October 17, 2008

Tabbie just want you to know that we are praying for you and your family. You have always been so good to us and we love you and David for everything you have done.

Jerome, Donna & Cabble Turman

Teresa Meador

October 17, 2008

Mrs. Swain, David will be very much missed by all that knew him. My children knew him as "the real nice man that has Beamer & Boomer", and they also send hugs. We are just around the corner & down the street if you ever need us for anything..right in front of Effie. God Bless.

Paul and Connie Pullen

October 17, 2008

Dear Tabbie and Family,

We are still in a state of shock, we kept thinking that David would win this battle like all of the rest. He was a wonderful person and we will miss him very much.

We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.

Bill Pugh and Families

October 17, 2008

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. May your memories bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow

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