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JOHN FRANKLIN SWINDAL Jr.

JOHN SWINDAL Obituary

SWINDAL, JOHN FRANKLIN, JR., 81, died March 20, 2012. Born in Jacksonville, FL, he is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Jean Brown Swindal, and predeceased by their son "Rick" in 2011. He is also survived by two sons, J.F. Swindal, III (Susan) and Kenneth O'Neal Swindal, daughter-in-law Sabine Swindal and two grandchildren, Thomas F. Swindal, Jr. and Kailey Ariel Swindal. Frank attended military schools and served in the U.S. Army in Alaska during the Korean War. His career was spent in the family business, Swindal Powell Co., a wholesale furniture distributor of which he was Vice President when he retired. In compliance with his wishes, he was cremated and no services held. Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. View this Guest Book at www. MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Mar. 27, 2012.

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Don Clay

June 16, 2012

Dear Jean, J.F. and Kenneth,

We would like to extend our deepest condolences to you and your extended families. We often speak of Frank with fond memories. Please feel free to re-connect with us any time.

Best Always,
Don Clay (Sebring, Fl)
Lauareen Clay Wheeler (Coral Gables, Fl)

Colleen Sultie

April 14, 2012

Dear Mrs.Swindal ... I was sooo sorry to hear last month of John's passing. I was his dietitian at SMH several times & enjoyed meeting both him and yourself & talking about East Ridge.
He was a very friendly & kindly gentleman. I will miss him. You were a lovely couple. I hope your many happy memories, will help in the time to come. Take this thought with you --- If he was not loved so much, he would not be missed so much.
God Bless & Keep You.
-- Colleen Sultie -- (South Miami)

DONNA CZERNECKI

March 29, 2012

I always enjoyed you so much john at east ridge.I could not wait until you told one of your many tall tales....sometime I thought I had to go home to get my hip boots. John now you are making the angels laugh in heaven Donna Czernecki c.n.a. east ridge

Charles S. Watkins

March 27, 2012

Dear Mrs. Swindal, Dear Frank and Ken
I am very sorry to hear of your father's death and I send you my condolences. I also had no knowledge of Rick's death and my heart goes out to you all. I'm visiting my mother and father and opened the paper this morning and happened to see the obiturary by accident. Perhaps it wasn't and accident and ment to be.
I think of all of you from time to time and Mr. Swindal was always somehow special to me. Many memories of the keys with Frank and the Family will always be treasured as well as others with the family. I will keep you in my heart and wish you strenth and peace in your time of trauer.
Sincerley and with love
Charles Watkins

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