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Paul Swords Obituary
1926 - 2020
Paul E. Swords, Sr., age 94, of Westerville, OH passed away September 30, 2020. Born January 21, 1926. Paul was a WWII Combat Veteran who served in (Old Hickory) The 30th Infantry Division, 119th Infantry Regiment Company G. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia (Thompson) Swords; parents, Adam Swords and Susan (Howe) Swords; 7 brothers, Charles, Leroy, Howard, William, Walter, Edward and Glen; 2 sisters, Claire Swords and Mary Elliot. Paul is survived by his daughter, Sylvia Loyce Gregory and her husband Thomas; son, Paul (Gene) Swords, Jr. and his wife Connie; grandson, Franklin Gregory and his wife Heather; 2 great-grandsons, Brayden and Brycen Gregory; 2 sisters, Eva Sexton and Betty Hite. Friends may call at MORELAND FUNERAL HOME 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, OH 43081 on Monday, October 5th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a service to follow at 1:30 p.m.. Pastor Joe Stoll officiating. Due to current COVID 19 restrictions masks are required. Interment Blendon Central Cemetery.
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Sandy Marshall McConahy
December 10, 2024
Connie and Gene, this is Sandy ...Fred and Florence Marshall's daughter. I'm sorry for your loss. I've been trying to reach out to you guys for awhile now. Hope your well. Miss you!
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