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Atlanta, Georgia

Henry SWIFT Obituary

SWIFT, Sr., Henry HENRY SWIFT, SR. Celebration of Life for Mr. Henry Swift, Sr., Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 10 am, Zion Hill Baptist Church, 6175 Campbellton Rd. SW. Instate 9 am. Rev. Dr. Aaron L. Parker, Pastor. Interment Georgia National Military Cemetery. Preceded in death by grandchild, Keon. Mr. Henry Swift, Sr. leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 67 years, Mrs. Leila A. Swift; children, Henry Jr. (Juanita), Rev. Ronald Swift (Cordelia), Rev. Donald Swift of Knoxville, TN, Michelle R. Swift, Kenneth Swift (Cheryl) and Leila Anthonetta "Ann" Swift; grandchildren, Djuana, Richard, Jasmine, Kaleb and Elijah; sister-in-law, nieces, nephew, extended family and friends. Viewing today 9 am - 9 pm. Wake this evening 6-7:30 at Murray Brothers (404) 349-3000 mbfh.com

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Jul. 17 to Jul. 21, 2014.

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Dr. Carrie Roseberry & Family

July 25, 2014

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

July 21, 2014

At a time when words are hard to find may the God of comfort bring you the peace that passes all understanding and the assurance of His loving presence during this time.

With Heartfelt Prayers and Sympathy
Clarence and Brenda Jordan-Nalls

Karen Bibbs-Cooper

July 21, 2014

Wallace and Dorothy Bibbs & Family wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family of our dear friend, Henry Swift.

One of the many influential, admired and respected families that crossed all of our paths, and for that, we are grateful and truly blessed.

Wallace & Dorothy Bibbs
Derek & Karen Bibbs-Cooper & Family
Hamilton & Gail Bibbs-Holmes & Family
Longtime Family Friends, Robinson Avenue Community (Derek Cooper, Sr.) & Zion Hill Church Members

Diane R Reeves

July 21, 2014

Blessed are they that mourn...
...for they shall be comforted!!!!
Swift family you are in my thoughts and prayers, your Dad was a rare jewel...
Blessings...

John & Gertrude Davis

July 21, 2014

May the love of God continue to be with you and comfort you during this time in the loss of our Deacon of Deacons.

July 21, 2014

Ann, truly there are no words that can express the way you feel. You and your mother did all you could do, which was a wonderful job well done. You dad's soul is resting in peace now. May God bless you and the family. Love you much. Carla L. James & family

Rosa Crowley

July 21, 2014

I am blessed to have wonderful and caring neighbors that I am fortunate to have. Mrs. Leila and Ann have become like a part of my family. They cared and gave unlimited love to Mr. Swift. God will continue to give you the love you received from your Husband and Father. May he now rest in the Arms of God.

Pamela Middlebrooks

July 21, 2014

To second family ,Ann,my prayer are with you and the family.May God bless you in this time of sorrow.The Middlebrooks and Chatmon

Freda Lester-Jackson

July 21, 2014

May His promise of eternal life be a comfort to you in the loss of one so dear.

July 20, 2014

To Our Dear Brother; Pastor Donald Swift and Family, it is our prayer that the presence of Almighty God will comfort you at this very moment and all the days to come.

Pastors Angela and Walter Cross
Knoxville, Tn

Mr. Zachary and Denise Freeman

July 20, 2014

The peace of God, which passeth all understanding. shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

terry zellner

July 20, 2014

May God bless you and your family

~ V Austin

July 17, 2014

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

~ V Austin

July 17, 2014

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

Michael & Helen J. Bowden

July 17, 2014

Our condolences to Mrs. Swift and the
the entire Swift family. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal....But love leaves a memory no one can steal". Our thoughts are with you.

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