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1933
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2016
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Kent Swicegood Obituary
Kent Swicegood, age 83 of Tyro Road, Lexington passed away Saturday night November 5, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center.
A memorial service will be held at Noon Saturday, November 12, 2016 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeff Hoffner officiating. Interment will be in Sandy Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 am until Noon.
Kent was born in Davidson County July 3, 1933 to Archie Blackburn Swicegood and Betty Louella Carrick Swicegood. He was a member of St. Luke Lutheran church, a veteran of the US Navy serving his country during the Korean War and a retired truck driver for Swing Transport. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Kimberly Dawn Swicegood and his sister, Maxine Swicegood Barrett.
Surviving are his daughters, Deborah Ashby and husband Robert of Winston Salem, Allison Carlton and husband Eric of Belews Creek; grandchildren, Hannah and Audrey Marion, Erika and Kelsey Carlton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Lukes Lutheran Church, 4299 South NC Highway 150, Lexington.
Online condolences may be made at www.davidsonfuneralhome.net
Memories and Condolences
for Kent Swicegood
Deborah Swicegood Ashby
November 15, 2016
Heaven is a little brighter now that you have your mansion. You were the best Daddy you could be. I have comfort in that the last words we spoke to each other on Thursday was "I love you Daddy". and you "I love you too Debbie ". See you in a bit! I know your happy with Mimmie Kimberly, Grandaddy and all your aunts and uncles. Your sweet Granddaughters Hannah and Audrey will miss you sorely I will think of you everyday until we meet again!
Jack & Kaye Parker
November 10, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Tonya Lambe
November 9, 2016
My deepest sympathys, he will be greatly missed.
Sandra & Mark Lane
November 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
November 8, 2016
Kent Swicegood was one of the best men I've had the pleasure of knowing. I met him as a teenager when he would come pick up his girls for a Saturday out which he would include me knowing i didn't have a real relationship with my own father he stepped in and showed me the love and attention I needed. I will always have a place in my heart for Kent and his girls who I love and will always cherish my time with you all. My prayers are with you all and love you know matter what life has thrown our way.
Mike & Pattie Brinkle
November 8, 2016
Ours thoughts and prayers are with your family during the loss of your father
Teresa and Jack Peterson
November 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss of a love one. Charlie F Sides and families of Lexington, NC.
Chip & Linda (Swing) Burkhart
November 8, 2016
So sorry for your loss. We first met Kent in the 70's when he drove a bus load of us teenagers to Appalachian ski mountain. Enjoyed working with him for many years at Swing. You're in our thought and prayers.
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