SWAFFORD, Marlon, 20, of Richmond, son of Joseph F. Bernado and Laurie Swafford died Thursday, November 6, 2008 after a year long battle with cancer. Born May 15, 1988 in Washington D.C. Marlon lived with his father in Varina and worked for Bridget Beari Designs. He will be forever missed for his humor, smile, and musical talent. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kelsey; his brother, Shane; his half-brother, Terry Foster; and his girlfriend, Tanya Traner. A young man with an exuberance and passion for life, Marlon will be remembered always in our hearts.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Marlon, it is Mom. I have been feeling your presence. 15 years, I can't believe you have been gone for that long. My heart hurts, not being able to hold you. I keep you next to my bed , I talk to you often. Oh how I wish I could bring you back. Mom , missies you very much. I love you, Marlon. Mom
Laurie Swafford
November 04, 2024 | Family
Marlon, 14 years have passed by . Since you left. Soon I will see you. I miss you so much. Love Mom.
Laurie Swafford
November 05, 2023 | Comanche, TX | Mother
Marlon, this is Mom . I miss you so much. Love Mom
Laurie Swafford
March 02, 2023 | Comanche, TX | Mother
I miss you so much,my sweet son. Mom
Laurie Swafford
November 16, 2021 | Comanche, TX | Mother
Still thinking of you. Miss you forever. Love, Isabel xox
ISABEL HUBER
March 05, 2020 | New York, NY | Friend
Marlon, I miss you so much. I still feel your presence. You will never be forgotten. I sit outside at night talking to you, as I look up at the stars and see the brightest star. I know you are hearing me. I love you so much. Mom
Laurie Swafford
November 03, 2019 | Comanche, TX | Mother
Marlon, I never knew you but I know your mom and you were a great loss to her she loved you very much.
Paul Robertson
October 01, 2009 | Ft. Worth, TX
Marlon I miss you so much,it has been almost a year since you left us . The days are very hard to get thru . The day before you died there was a beautiful rainbow . I knew than that you were crossing over. I have tried to accept your death , but I can't . I feel you with me all the time . I have not talk to Kelsey and Shane, but I know they are having a very difficult time losing you . they love you very much . Love Mom
Laurie Swafford
October 01, 2009 | Comanche, TX
Marlon, You are missed, and may your family and friends, find comfort during these tough times, Holidays, and forever. May you REST IN PEACE... We Love and Miss You.... God needed you, and your no longer suffering..... we use to see you across the street, Now we see you in Heaven Above!
Love always, Mindy, Trista, & William! <3
Mindy, Trista, William Johnson, and Grubbs
November 25, 2008 | Richmond, VA
