Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Burton, Michigan
1931 - 2019
SWINNEY, Tilmon “Tim” - Of Burton, age 87, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral service will be held 1pm Friday, January 25, 2019 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,
Pastor Sarah LaRose-Nettell officiating.
Burial in Crestwood Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to American Heart Association.
Visitation 2-8pm Thursday and 12pm Friday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Tilmon was born in Phil Campbell on August 1, 1931, the son of the late Joe and Lela Swinney. Tim was a proud member of UAW Local #659 and he frequented the Burton Senior Center. He was an avid gardener and a loving grandfather.
Surviving are children, Darlene Swinney, Dwayne Swinney, and Sandy (John) Babcock;
Grandchildren, Kyle Swinney, Adam Swinney, Jonathan (Cassy) Babcock, and Taylor (LJ Brownlee) Babcock;
Great-grandchildren, Jaxon Swinney, and Jeremy Babcock;
Siblings, Marcine, Laura and Joyce;
And many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie and his other siblings.
Tim will be greatly missed at the Burton Senior Center. He was always a kind gentleman, good sport and had a special smile. Our sincere condolences for your great loss.
Jean Johnson
January 29, 2019 | Burton, MI | Friend
Tim was a great neighbor. He will be well remembered and greatly missed.
Sherry Terbush
January 24, 2019 | Burton, MI
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
January 24, 2019
Sandy and family, we are so sorry for your father. HE will be greatly missed but he will be in your hearts forever.
January 23, 2019
So so sorry.We love you Tilmon Swinney.Wish we could be there.John Blackwell family and Earlene Blackwell Suthern family.
Earlene Suthern
January 23, 2019 | Dyess, AR | Friend
So sorry for your families loss. Tilmon was a wonderful man who loved his family more than anything. He was my second dad since I was 8 years old now 72. Will miss him but have lots of memories
Pat Crow
January 23, 2019 | Fenton, MI
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
American Heart Association
January 23, 2019
Tilmon was an amazing man. We will miss him. We will be praying for y'all during this difficult time. Love-Joe, Lacey, Malcum, Joseph & Meredith LaFan.
LaFan
January 23, 2019 | TX | Family
Thank you for being such a wonderful, kind, gentle, caring, loving Uncle. Wish more people were like you. I will miss you dearly, and so many more will also. I will see you again one day. (Hope I can give you a collectible Coca Cola item along with my hug) I love you
Missy (Ashley) Victory
January 23, 2019 | Jonesboro, AR | Family
