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Luther Swindell Obituary

Supt. Luther
Swidell Sr. 86, the Pastor Of Norton Temple COGIC entered into eternal rest on Sunday August 25, 2013.
The celebration of life will commence on Friday August 30, 2013 from 3pm-7pm with the Pastor lying in state followed by a worship service at 7pm at Norton Temple COGIC, 5008 Lucille St. Houston, TX. 77020.
The final tribute will be held Saturday August 31, 2013 with a public viewing from 9am-10:45am and the Funeral Service at 11am. This Service will be held at New Day Deliverance Holiness Church, 9001 Mesa Dr. Houston TX. 77028.
Bishop Rufus Kyles Jr.-Officiating. Interment- Hays Grace Memorial Park/Hitchcock, TX.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Aug. 30, 2013.

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September 13, 2013

May GOD give you all strength in this very difficult time. Words cannot express what "papa" meant to me. Not only did you teach holiness or hell, but you lived a saved and sanctified life. Your children and grandchildren are left with beautiful memories. THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU DID FOR ME, THANK YOU FOR WHAT YOU STOOD FOR. I LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!!!

Louise Callis

September 12, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elder Earnest Ervin

September 5, 2013

May the Lord and keep the family of Supt. Luther Swindell, in the center of his devine will, in these time of your saddness. The Blessinggs and Peace of God cover each of you. Also the Lord's face shine upon the Norton Temple COGIC family.

La Shornda Richardson

September 2, 2013

My condolences to your family. Pastor Swindell was a great man of God and has received his reward. My prayers are with you the family

Pastor Horace Bernard Sr

September 1, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The Garibaldi Family

August 31, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you in His care.

Corliss Garibaldi

August 31, 2013

Praying that the Lord will comfort the family with His peace, love and presence. You're in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Pastor Swindell will always be remembered in our hearts. I loved him dearly. Rest in Jesus, Pastor.

Datron Sanford Moore

August 30, 2013

Well Done Thy Good And Faithful Servant, Well Done...
....Thoughts and prayers are with the entire Swindell, Anderson and Stephenson families...
Rest In Paradise Supt. Luther Swindell, you will forever be in our hearts....

Portia Ervin

August 30, 2013

May God's arms of peace, comfort, and strength surround you during this time. Our beloved Superintendent will truly be missed! Rest in Paradise, Superintendent Swindell,...Until that Great Day,...

Wanda Blackburn

August 30, 2013

We thank you for teaching and being an example of a Christian. So rest in peace Elder Swindell, your work is done. You will be miss.

Renee Fletcher, New Day Church

August 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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