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Jerry Swim Obituary

SWIM Jerry Swim, 67, of Grove City, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2009 at O.S.U. Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born February 8, 1942, in Columbus. Jerry was preceded in death by his father Denver Swim. He was a self employed local home builder. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Dixie Tilley Swim; son, Doug Swim; daughter, Jodi (Doug) Flowers; mother, Hazel Wellman Swim; brothers, Edward (Beverly) Swim and Ira Swim; sister, Mary (Chuck) Cogdill; grandchildren, Taylor and Spencer Flowers; sisters-in-law, Judy (Steve) Cline, and Janet Tilley; and many nieces and nephews. Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME SW CHAPEL, 3393 Broadway Grove City. To leave a special message for the family visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Oct. 11, 2009.

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Chris Miller

October 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

DON&BOBBY MILLER

October 14, 2009

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Kim Williamson

October 12, 2009

Dixie & Doug
My heart goes out to you. I'll never forget what an awesome man Jerry was. We will keep you in our prayers
Kim Williamson
Ben Williamson

patricia dingus

October 11, 2009

Your family will surely miss you. You are at peace now. Your friend, Pat Dingus.

October 11, 2009

Jerry was a wonderful person I think of you people often you have my sympathy. beverly butz osborne

October 11, 2009

Jerry was a wonderful and kind man and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers to Dixie, Doug, Jodi and Family

Deb Blakely, Scott Rice, Megan and Cameron Harkness

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