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Mark Swinney Obituary
14, passed away July 4,2015. Mark was a graduate of Barret Middle Hilltoppers and was going to be a freshman at Louisville Male Traditional High School. Survivors include his parents, Mark Sr., and Stephanie Swinney; his brothers, Almond "BJ" Grant Jr., and Daniel Swinney; his grandparents, Charles S. and Dora McDougle-Hunter and Arthene Swinney.
Funeral: 11 a.m. Saturday at Cable Baptist Church/Potter's House, 314 S. Wenzel Street, burial Green Meadows Cemetery, visitation 6-9 p.m. Friday at the church. G. C. Williams in charge.
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for Mark Swinney
Ronique Cofield
July 4, 2020
Dear Swinney Family,
I know there is not a day that goes by that you dont miss Mark, but I pray over time that you have learned to smile again and be happy. God is a Keeper, healer and comforter. I still pray for you all consistently.
Love,
Nicky Cofield
Kristofer Miller
August 9, 2015
Sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
July 14, 2015
thinking of you mark and stephanie and all in your family, holding you close to my heart; remember to take care of yourselves at this time too; take the offers of help from those around you, you deserve love
July 12, 2015
Our prayers are with.Jesse and Earnell Clardy
K Lancaster
July 10, 2015
My son was a classmate of Mark's at Barret. He's been at camp this week, and upon hearing of the accident has been stunned and horrified at the loss. According to him, Mark was a great, very friendly, easy going kid. He's going to miss his presence at Male. Our thoughts are with your family and know that Mark will be remembered by many.
Karen
July 10, 2015
Sorry for your lost I dealt with Mark at St. Benedict Day Care Center he was a very bright young man he will be missed, but our father have him now so how can you go wrong with that. God bless!!
LaRhonda Ewing
July 10, 2015
My deepest heart felt sympathy goes out to the Swinney family.I am very sorry this tragedy happened.May the grace and strength of God carry you through.
cherry newby
July 10, 2015
may God be with you and your family during this diffuclt times. my prays are with you.
Marion Easley, Foster Traditional Academy
July 10, 2015
May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Harry,Olga, Arielle,Lorenzo and Granny
July 10, 2015
Our prayers are with you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Tanya
July 10, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. I don't know Mark but my daughters graduated from Barret TMS too and Barret is family and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Once a hilltopper always a hilltopper! Male High School is going to really miss this child. I understand that Mark played football and we will forever think of him during football season! My heart aches for the Swinney family and this tragic loss.
Dale
July 10, 2015
I'm so sorry for the loss of your son, I'm praying for your family, may God be with you
Nicky Cofield
July 10, 2015
I am sending heartfelt prayers to the family at this very difficult time. No words can express how sorry I am but I know that God is in the midst of your storm.
alexis baker
July 9, 2015
such a sweet and humble spirit! im so glad that my daughter had the opportunity to know you. we will always remember the caring person you were big mark! forever in our thoughts. once a hilltopper...always a hilltopper!!!! sleep beautifully! -laknieya and ms alexis:)
The Mosley's
July 9, 2015
It's still so hard to believe that you are gone. We are missing you more and more each day. We know you are in a better place but it still does not feel right. Mark you was truly loved by many. You have touched so many lives in such a short time. We are so thankful for the 3yrs that you have been in our lives. We are going to miss you out there on the football field but we know you will be on the sidelines. I just pray that God gives us the opportunity to feel your presence. You will forever be missed. We love you! RIP gone but never forgotten.
H. Pam Kelly
July 9, 2015
My Prayers are with The Family during this time and always.
Angela Standard
July 9, 2015
It's so very painful to see a young life lost. I do not know this family but I am grieving with you. Keeping you all in my daily prayers. May God comfort you all during this time of bereavement.
Tinita Fawbush-Howard
July 9, 2015
Praying for the family in this sorrowful time. May God's Peace Be Upon You Always.
Fawbush/Howard Family
Diana & Wayne Lawson
July 9, 2015
Our prayers go out to you & your family. May God give you strength & comfort through this sad time.
July 9, 2015
You have my Deepest Sympathy to the Family and Close Associates. I will continue to Pray for your strength and health. Be Blessed
Barbara Calloway & Family
Tamara Gullion
July 9, 2015
Did not know the family but my heart sincere prayers goes out to the family for the loss of your son. I pray that god gives you healing and strength
NANCY COLLINS
July 9, 2015
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Samuel Cook
July 9, 2015
GOD will see you'll through this. May He give you peace during this time. My prayers are with you'll.
Mattie Acklin
July 9, 2015
To Mark Sr.and family, I'm so very sorry for your lost. You all are my church family and I love each of you. May God continue be with you all. You all are in my prayers.
July 9, 2015
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family may God give you peace and comfort.
sandra ellis
July 9, 2015
My dear little cousin you will be missed!
Edith McCord
July 9, 2015
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Nancy Cavanaugh, RN
July 9, 2015
No words can express my sorrow at the loss of your son. God bless you and know you are n my thoughts and prayers.
All at MT Holly are thinking of you
Grace Blakemore
July 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Mark was an awesome kind child. We enjoyed having him as a student at Stephen Foster. Although God has called him home it hurts to see a young child go so soon. Praying for peace and comfort.
Jessica
July 8, 2015
To the Swinney family my thoughts and prayers are with you. May you know that God is holding you in this time and Mark is an angel in King's hands. Be Blessed
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