Patrick "Pat" Lynn Swindall, Sr., age 67 of Johns Creek, GA passed on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. A visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 2:30 PM, at The Vine Community Church in Cumming, GA.

Patrick Lynn Swindall was born on October 18, 1950 in Gadsden, Etawah County, Alabama to the late Nathan Edward Swindall, also born in Gadsden, Alabama, and the late former June Theresa Parker of Lynn, Massachusetts.

He attended the public schools of Atlanta, Dekalb County, Georgia, graduating from Briarcliff Highschool in 1968. In June, 1972, Mr. Swindall graduated from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia with a degree in Arts & Sciences, having majored in Political Science, and again in March, 1975, receiving his Juris Doctorate. He was a "Double Dawg."

In April 1979, at the age of 28, Mr. Swindall became a partner in Heyman & Sizemore, their youngest partner to date.

Mr. Swindall continued in Partnership until December 31, 1983, when he resigned to run and represent the Fourth District of Georgia in the United States Congress. In November, 1984, Mr. Swindall defeated Mr. Levitas ,in a race that was labeled by national and local media as one of the "biggest upsets in the Country." As a Freshman Congressperson, Mr. Swindall was selected to join "Chowder and Marching," a Republican leadership group, which membership was by selection only.

He was re-elected in November 1986, but then defeated for re-election for his third term, after a politically motivated indictment by then U.S. Attorney Bob Barr, a mere three weeks before Election Day in 1988 (Mr. Swindall having vociferously opposed Mr. Barr's appointment to the position of U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia, in 1985).

A year after the indictment , Mr. Swindall was convicted of ten counts of perjury. The perjury accounts all arose from the questions Mr. Swindall was asked about in two meetings he had with a former political supporter, Charles Lechasney, and an IRS undercover agent, Mike Mullaney, in 1987, during a US Government organized sting operation. Key tapes and transcripts were suppressed by the prosecution during the trial, in an obstruction of justice, and only were uncovered by Swindall, after the trial and conviction.

After serving a 12 month sentence, Mr Swindall went into commercial real estate to support his family, as well as hosted a radio show on Atlanta's WNIV 1400 am, the topic of his show being "where politics and religion converge" , his two favorite subjects.

At the time of his sudden passing, he was working on an in depth book detailing his sting and cover up, linking it to the larger systemic corruption in the us political and governmental system.

He believed his family to be his greatest achievement in this physical life, and his passion for truth and justice, his greatest motivation.

He is survived by the Love of his Life and Wife of 36 years, Kimberly S. Swindall; as well as his Seven Bees (children): Kelley Alice Swindall (33), Patrick Lynn Swindall (31), Jr., Meghan Swindall Greene (30), Mackenzie Helen Swindall (28), Caitlin June Swindall (27), Ryan Frank Swindall (26), and Molly Nan Swindall (24), and Son-inLaws, Brian Michael Greene (35) and Stanley (Buddy) Dymeck (31)

Brothers, David Swindall (Linda), Kevin Swindall (Marilyn) and Philip Swindall (Barbara); several nieces and nephews, and his Parents In Law , Frank & Helen Schiesser. He is pre deceased by his devoted sister, Theresa Swindall .

On-line condolences may be expressed at www.crowellbrothers.com. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made in his memory to Georgia Innocence Project. 2645 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30033. Arrangements entrusted to Crowell Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. 770-448-5757.

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Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Patrick Swindall

13 Entries

Rich Gaily

August 7, 2018

My deepest condolences to the Swindell family.

July 21, 2018

My sincere condolences to family and friends during this difficult time. May the God of comfort and peace continue to be with you. Hosea 13:14

John Baggett

July 16, 2018

Pat was a great guy I knew him back in the 1980's and lost touch with after that when we moved. I pray for God's comfort for his family.

Marisa and Randy Durden

July 16, 2018

Patrick was always "There for Me" in crises when we, my family, needed advice or guidance. I often asked for Patrick's wisdom and opinion in many matters. We knew Patrick could Always be relied upon for his astounding knowledge and astute observational gifts.

Your presence in our lives, and those of countless others, will truly be missed. Your memory will be with us Always.

Randy, Marisa, Gabrielle and Family, John Andrew and David Austin Durden

Pat Evans

July 15, 2018

Kim , Ron and I are so sorry to hear of Pat's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you, Pat Evans

Richard Hilburn

July 15, 2018

Pat Swindall was one of my few true friends at Briarcliff and I'm grieved to know that he has passed. In APR 1968, Pat and I dressed in our best suits, drove into downtown Atlanta and joined the crowds making their way to Margaret Mitchell's. Our goal was to attend the funeral (one of two in Atlanta) held for REV King. Both Pat and myself had held the REV King in our highest regard. We never got to the site because some in the crowd became threatening towards us. An old man emerged from the throng and led us back to our car and told us to go home, which we did. Only a couple of months later we were to graduate from BHS and we did not sustain our close friendship at UGA. I left Athens after just 5 months and after that exchanged only one or two correspondence with Pat. Although I lost tough with him, countless times have I shared the story about Pat and myself attempting to attend Dr. King's funeral. Along with Pat, Lou Buckner and Phil Denny were two others with whom I sometimes hung-out and did things teenage boys do. I was also among those Pat drew to the The Order of DeMolay. I felt wanted and included because of that and although I did not pursue affiliation with Free Masons, I was always grateful to Pat for having brought me into the group. I'm glad that Pat and some others of our class maintained their friendships throughout life. Pat's long marriage, his fine family, his accomplishments and the affection his high school classmates have had for him, testify that he lived admirably, with dignity and sincerity. I'm blessed to have known him.

Rick Corless

July 14, 2018

I've known Pat Swindall since the 7th grade at Kittredge Elementary in Atlanta, GA. Even at that point Pat was always the epitome of "The Big Picture" guy.

He called me last Tuesday night. Our 50th High School reunion is this year, but he was calling about a Demolay reunion. Pat got a hand full of us to join when we were in the 10th grade. We talked about that, I asked him about what his thoughts were on the political stage right now (very interesting), and we talked about our upcoming high school reunion.

He thanked those of us on the reunion committee and I told him our greatest reward was to have phone conversations with our old friends (as we were doing) before the reunion. I had no idea of the significance of that call at the time.
I am so grateful to spoken to him before he passed that night.

Pat touched a lot of lives and I'm equally grateful to have been one of them. God Bless you Patrick L. Swindall. Till we meet again!

William Sabino

July 14, 2018

I've just read about Congressman Swindall's passing.
He was a rising Republican star.
My condolences.

Anne S Williamson

July 13, 2018

I taught Pat at Briarcliff High School when he was an Eighth Grader, 10th Grader, Junior and Senior. He was a delightful student and bright as a new Penny! He was the baby in a family of very bright young people and as smart as he could be. He was a wonderful example of what a Christian family would want to stand beside. He was not perfect, but he was faithful. He was one of those kids who makes his parents proud. He has proven by his life that a man who is faithful is a blessing to all who knew him. He will be missed.Miss Spencer (Anne S Williamson)

July 13, 2018

I am sad beyond words at the passing of Pat. Back in the mid 80's, my ex husband died in his home country of Jordan. A friend of our family was an acquaintance of Pat. Pat and his office contacted Jordan. I was sent the death certificate and was able to draw death benefits for my young daughter. We needed them so desperately and I will always be grateful for Pat's help. Will be looking for him in Heaven to thank him again.

Donna Garmon

Buford,GA

Louis Buckner

July 13, 2018

My condolences to Pat's family in their hour of loss.

Pat and I were close friends in high school and roommates at Georgia. I always admired his immense abilities and charisma and highly valued his friendship. I am truly distressed at his passing and feel as if a part of me has gone with him. Our only solace is the promise that we will be with him again in paradise.

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