Jerry Swaim Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

KERNERSVILLE - Mr. Jerry M. Swaim, 62, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2002, at Forsyth Medical Center. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Main Street United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Gardens of Memory. Mr. Swaim was born Aug. 18, 1940, in Iredell County, to Richard Wesley and Maggie Sprinkle Swaim. He was an active member of Main Street United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees. He was currently the treasurer of the J.C. Grose Sunday school class. He retired from Stroh's Brewing Co. after 23 years of service as assistant plant controller. He was a graduate of Guilford College. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving as a Marine security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Judy F. Swaim of the home; a son, Jeffrey M. Swaim and wife Renee of Concord; a daughter, Juli Fitzgerald and husband Curt of Kernersville; his mother, Maggie Swaim of Yadkinville; two brothers, Roger Swaim and wife Lucy of Hamptonville and Ricky Swaim and wife Barbara of Yadkinville; two grandchildren, Makayla Swaim and Jeffrey N. Swaim; and two very special aunts, Mary Lee Swaim and Janette Stoneman. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Hanes-Lineberry, Pierce Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Main Street United Methodist Church General Endowment Fund, 306 S. Main St., Kernersville, NC 27284.

This obituary was originally published in the Winston-Salem Journal.

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How fantastic it was to have found Jerry after 35 years. We knew each other in Beirut. What a wonderful person, who was always ready to join in. He would always say, "Count Judy and I in!!" when ever a suggestion regarding the next reunion was made. We will all miss him terribly but thank goodness we were able to make his Parris Island visit a reality. Our deepest condolences to Judy and the entire family.
Helen & Mike Holiman
December 26, 2002

Helen & Mike Holiman

December 26, 2002 | Stamford, CT

JUDY AND FAMILY
WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS THE FEELINGS WE HAVE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.WE WILL MISS JERRY BUT SMILE AT THE MEMORIES OF ALL THE TIMES WE WERE BLESSED WITH SHARING WITH YOU BOTH.

PHIL & PAT LIGHT

December 12, 2002 | KERNERSVILLE, NC

Judy, Jeff, Julie, Makayla & Jeffrey

Jerry was not only a cherished neighbor, church & sunday school member, but one of the best friends God has ever given anyone. We loved him dearly, and we love all of you as well.

Bennie & Kitty

BENNIE WEAVER

December 10, 2002 | KERNERSVILLE, NC

Remembered By

Kelly Flowe

December 09, 2002 | Winston-Salem, NC

I have only meet Jerry a few times and his wife once. He was a very fine and caring man. Although I have had the opportunity to have a wonderful relationship with his sweet daughter Dr. Julie Swaim. God bless you all.

I love you Julie-bean
Karen

Karen Sittig

December 06, 2002 | Dandridge, TN

How fortunate I was to have known Jerry during our Beirut days and more recently through our reunions, to have met his lovely family. I shall miss him. My condolences to Judy and family.

Sharon Darlington

December 05, 2002 | Peachtree City, GA

I work with Dr Dilley and had the
pleasure of knowing Mr Swaim. He was a wonderful person. We often
joked about the Tarheels. I know you all will miss him. You all take care of yourselves.

Lori McGhinnis-Priddy, CMA

December 05, 2002 | King, NC

I have many fond memories of Jerry from Beirut. A good man and a good Marine. We miss him already.

David & Stephanie Kincade

David Kincade

December 05, 2002 | S. Yarmouth,, MA

JERRY YOU WERE AN INSPIRATION TO ALL OF US. WE WILL MISS YOU. LOVE YOU !!!! ROGER AND NANCY

ROGER AND NANCY WILLIS

December 05, 2002 | KERNERSVILLE, NC

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