Photo courtesy of J M Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. - Petersburg
Petersburg, Virginia
On Wednesday, April 8, 2015, Mr. Steffond Swilley, Jr., our beloved son, brother, grandchild, and nephew suddenly departed this earth at VCU/MCV Medical Center, Richmond, VA. He confessed at an early age and became a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Petersburg, Va. He was a member of the Youth Bible Study and the church basketball team.
Steffond was born on June 1, 1998 in Petersburg, VA. He was a junior at Petersburg High School. He was a former member of the Petersburg High School Marching Band. He was also a member of the Family Community Career Leaders of America (FCCLA) and the Crimson Café Culinary Team. Steffond Jr. enjoyed spending time with his dad every weekend, shopping, eating out, riding motorcycle, and working with the lawn care business. His favorite team was the Philadelphia Eagles. Steffond Jr. enjoyed music, XBOX video games, watching and playing sports.
He was preceded in death by his PAPA, Theodore W. Lawrence, and his grandparents, William E. Swilley and Essie M. Swilley.
He leaves to cherish his precious memories, his mother, Theodora Lawrence; father, Steffond Swilley Sr. (Deadra); sisters, Courtney S. Swilley of Petersburg, VA, Steffonie Swilley of Indiana, and Deja Spivey of Dinwiddie, VA; a brother, Isaiah Swilley of Richmond, VA; grandmother, Barbara A. Pope of Sutherland, VA; aunts and uncles, Jewel and Russell Lawrence of Petersburg, VA, Crystal Lawrence of Newark, DE, David and Mattie Swilley, Jacqueline Prescott, Lovette Swilley, Yvonne Hubbard, James ?Tamp? Swilley, and Tyrone Swilley all of Michigan; godparents, Curtis and Iris Matthews, and a host of cousins and friends, among them devoted friends, Jamil Dudley and Ahmad Moss.
Services for Mr. Steffond Swilley, Jr. will be held 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Avenue, Va. Interment to follow at Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will assemble 11:00 A.M., the day of the service and receive friends at 1342 Steel Street, Petersburg, Va.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Swilley at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, Va., (804) 732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
NOT FORGOTTEN. REMEMBERING THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE.!!
Charlotte Anderson
April 02, 2020 | South Chesterfield, VA | Friend
To the Swilley Family, always remember God is still in charge. Stay strong and keep the faith.
Arthur Williamson
April 02, 2019 | Richmond, VA | Friend
Miss that radiant smile!!!
Charlotte Anderson
April 02, 2019 | South Chesterfield, VA | Friend
I am sorry to hear about your son and more sorrowful that I never had the pleasure of meeting this awesome young man, and cousin. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. love you cousin, Lillie Williams, Saginaw
Lillie Williams
April 23, 2015 | Saginaw, MI
Rev. Swilley & Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss & offer our condolences. We were unable to be with you during the service but our thoughts & prayers have been. May God give you the strength you need during this most difficult time. May your loving memories bring you comfort in days to come. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning.
Pastor & Mrs. D. Massenburg
April 17, 2015 | Danville, VA
May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. I know how difficult this is for you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace Steffon, Jr.
Rhonda Sutton
April 13, 2015 | Copperas Cove, TX
There are no words to tell the family how sorry I am for your loss. I saw it on the news! May Steffon RIP!
Cheryl
April 13, 2015 | Chester, VA
We are reaching out to you Steffond and the Michigan Swilley family in support of your lose. We can only imagine your pain, however we believe and stand on God knowing every tear that has fallen and will replace them with JOY!! Delight in him cousin... The Maxwell's
Kobi Maxwell
April 13, 2015 | Dallas, TX
TO MY LONG TERM FRIEND SISSY, MY HEART BREAKS FOR YOU. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY. KEEP THE FAITH BABYGIRL,GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I
CAROLYN STATEN
April 13, 2015 | DINWIIDDIE, VA