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James Swayne Obituary

Swayne James M. Swayne, 85, went to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on January 3, 2015. He is preceded in death by parents Lee and Rosella Swayne, wife Gloria Swayne, son David Eugene Swayne, brothers Edward Swayne, Ophia Swayne, Thomas Swayne, Melvin Swayne, sister Catherine Smith. He leaves to cherish in his memories sons, Jerry (Delores) Swayne, Donald (Charlotte) Swayne, Charles (Rosalind) Swayne, Robert (Lisa) Swayne, Rex Swayne, John (Diane) Swayne; daughters, Debbie (Kenny) Tidwell, Sharon (Jerry) Butler, Paula (Van) Boone, Judy (Cliff) Wiley, Rosella (Clark) Kellogg; sisters, Elsie Hall, Clara Smith, Elizabeth (George) Hairston; as well as 29 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, a host of relatives and friends. Service will be held on Friday, January 9, 2015 at 12Noon at New Salem Baptist Church, 2956 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH, 43224. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment Glen Rest Memorial Estate, 8029 E Main Street, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068. Arrangements entrusted into GARY MEMORIAL CHAPEL. Friends may offer condolences at www.garymemorialchapel.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2015.

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Toni Pallotta

February 16, 2015

Sharon and family: So sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God Bless you and give you strength during this very difficult time.

February 8, 2015

I called to check on Mr. Swayne on Friday, February 6th and the phone didn't act right. I figured then something was wrong. I then checked the obituraries and found out he had passed in January of this year. Once again, I missed the funeral. I am deeply hurt and sorry I was not there. Please contact Rosanna Bell when you can at 725-1416.

February 3, 2015

Dreamed about you Swayne's o January 3, 2015. I was with Paula on the day that Mr. Swayne was going to have a birthaday party. talked with Delores and was coming over. I had a death in my family and couldn't not come. My nephew (cousin) John Williams goes with one your daughters, (don't know what child belongs to you (Swayne's) but ya know me. I have been with ya a mighty long time. My mom, Ms. Sue loved your mom and dad and they loved her and Roddy on St. Clair. I loved all of you and we had fun. Saw Rosie get married to Clark Kellogg to. I loved me some SWAYNE'S.

February 3, 2015

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

Carole Simmons

January 20, 2015

To the Swayne family, I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Swayne's passing. He use to do hauling for my mother and me years ago. He was always such a nice man. They don't make em like him any more. May God keep you all in his hands

DIANA JOHNSON and FAMILY

January 16, 2015

TO THE SWAYNE FAMILY
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

jean epps

January 9, 2015

Paula & Donald: Sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. Keep looking up, and know that God has the comfort you need, and hopefully it will help to know that others care. Jean Epps, (Kevin Martin's Mother)

Rex Swayne

January 9, 2015

Grandpa told me he didn't regret anything and wouldn't really change anything about his life. He said he did a good job.

January 9, 2015

To the Swayne Family

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Swayne. Our prayers go out to you at this difficult time.

David Scott and Family

Cleo Evans

January 9, 2015

I hope you and your family find comfort in memories of your father. Please accept my condolences.

Inez Colvin-Graves

January 9, 2015

Jerry, we send our prayers to you and your family. Just going through a lost of a love one a month ago, we know words can not replace the pain, but joy do come..those wonderful memories of your Dad will get you all through this. The Colvin-Graves Family..

Tyler Hairston

January 8, 2015

I'm sorry I can't be there to comfort you in the passing of Uncle Zeke. May your many memories of him help to sustain you at this most difficult time. He will be truly missed by us all.

Paul & Kelly Brandon

January 8, 2015

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Treasnel Gravely

January 8, 2015

With deepest sympathy, my thoughts and prayers are with the Swayne family.

Linda Bridges

January 8, 2015

May God Bless and keep you all during this difficult time.

Biddy

January 8, 2015

Kind and loving god, please keep this family in your care during this time of sorrow. Bless them one by one and collectively, praying for their comfort and peace, in Jesus name. Love you all.

Troy Shazor-Smith

January 7, 2015

Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. May God be your comforter and ease your pain.

Yveetes Dorton

January 7, 2015

May God give you comfort during this difficult time.

Bishop & Lady Wm M Polley & Zion Christian Assembly

January 7, 2015

On behalf of Lady Polley, the Zion Christian Assembly family and myself, I extend to the Swayne family our deepest sympathy in the passing of Mr. Swayne. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers that God will comfort and strengthen you during this time of bereavement.

Irene Truss

January 7, 2015

Thinking of the family with heartfelt sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Felisa Brown

January 7, 2015

Im so sorry to hear about Mr. Swayne's passing. I will keep the Swayne Family in my prayers.

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