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1936
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2012
Stevie Swofford Obituary
Inman
Stevie "Steve" Swofford was born on January 7, 1936, and went home on August 15, 2012. He died in the arms of Karen Lawing Swofford, his loving wife of 55 years. He was a son of the late James William and Ethel Pearson Swofford.
Steve will be deeply missed by his three children, David Lee Swofford (Karen) of Spartanburg, SC, Timothy "Tim" Mark Swofford of Memphis, TN, and Sharon Swofford Roberts (Robbie) of Charlotte, NC; his seven grandchildren, Lauren Corry (David), Leslie Delaney (Joey), Lindsey Gandy (Bryce), Chase Roberts (Lauren), Sarah Swofford, Chandler Roberts, and Krista Swofford; and his ten great-grandchildren, David, Grant, and Oliver Corry; Carlysle and Callie Delaney; Tucker, Gillian, and Brooks Gandy; and Payton and Sophie Roberts; and a sister, Minnie Lou Hopper of Chesnee, SC. Steve is predeceased by a grandson, Jordan Swofford and brothers, William, Frank, and Tommy Swofford.
Steve was intensely devoted to his family. He invested countless hours in the lives of his family and friends, and they benefit greatly from his legacy. He was a member and deacon of Crossroads Baptist Church and was a man of quiet faith and steady integrity. Steve enjoyed his work in the plastics industry for 52 years, most recently as a Sales Consultant with Piedmont Plastics, and was proud to count many of his clients among his friends.
The family would like to express their gratefulness to the nurses and staff at 5 South, Spartanburg Regional Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.
The family will receive friends at Crossroads Baptist Church, 130 Conway Black Rd., Spartanburg, SC, on Saturday, August 18, 1:30-2:45 p.m. The memorial service will begin at 3:00 p.m. officiated by Rev. David Swofford, followed by a graveside service at Shiloh Cemetery, 991 Settle Rd., Inman, SC.
Memorials may be made to Gibbs Cancer Center SRMC Foundation, 101 East Wood St., Spartanburg, SC, 29303.
Condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.bobofuneralchapel.com/
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Memories and Condolences
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Randy Smith
August 25, 2012
Karen and Family,
My condolences and prayers go out to all of you. Steve was a good man and will be missed by everyone that ever had the privilege of knowing him.
Jerry Bernstein
August 18, 2012
Sharon you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest condolences on your loss.
Tami and Jerry Bernstein
August 18, 2012
Karen and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Steve was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. May you find comfort and peace from the Lord, in the days and weeks to follow.
Love,
Patty Newton
Janet Blanton
August 17, 2012
To my cousin Karen & family :
My son Jay & I send our deepest sympathy. I am holding on to all the fond memories of Steve who was my navigator on the many trips that my sister Helen and I took with your family over the years. We always knew we could call him and he would direct us to our destination or to find our way home. Steve was a great servant of God and I know Steve is at peace as God has directed him home. I also want to express gratitude for the assistance with mother and dad during his sickness.
Karen I would loved to have seen the expression on his face as he stepped off the shores of this earth and landed on heaven's shore seeing the face of God and all his family and friends that were there to welcome him to his NEW HOME!
Your cousin in Christ,
Janet
Steve and Kitty Smith
August 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and we pray God's comfort is with each one.
August 17, 2012
Karen, I am sorry for your loss, may God grant you his Grace and Peace during this time. Saundra Hunter
Dawn Heatherly-Carper
August 17, 2012
I have very fond memories of Steve when I was a little girl. Loved his sense of humor and his smile. He was such a sweet man and will be truly missed. Love you dearly Karen and will be keeping you and the rest of the family in my prayers
August 17, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of Steve. He was a friend and business associate who will be greatly missed by me. I am sure his spirit resides with Jesus and that this same spirit will be a part of his beloved family throught memory.
God bless and grant you peace in this knowledge.
Dick Bowden
Remembering how Steve enjoyed life!
August 17, 2012
Karen and Family,
Well, you are my family and Steve was my family for all my life. I can't imagine life without Steve. Steve was a true gentleman. He was as steady as a rock and he truley cared about all of us, it wasn't just an act. Steve always took interest in what was going on in our lives. He had time to talk to you and time to listen. My life has benefited so much by knowing Steve. When I remember Steve, I remember happy times and I remember Steve and Karen dancing as they so loved to do at our Felmet gatherings.That is why I included this picture. Steve you will be missed but not for all so long. Thank God we will meet again. I thank God for the verse Steve game me 31 years ago when I was struggling with losing my dad. He just quoted it to me right from memory when he was having a private talk with me.
1Corinthians 13:12
For now we see through a glass, darkly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; but then shall I know, even as also I am known.
I thank God that even though we don't understand the way things happen now, we have a promise that we will understand clearly one day. I love all of you! Happy Homegoing Steve.
Love, Renee
JEAN DERREBERRY
August 17, 2012
STEVE WAS A WONDERFUL FRIEND FOR MANY. MANY YEARS AND I KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE BUT HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
Larry Mcgee
August 17, 2012
David & Karen,
We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You are in our prayers.
Love in Christ,
Larry & Kathy McGee
Dennis Cox
August 17, 2012
Sharon and Rob,
i am so sorry to hear that your father had passed away. You all are in my prayers constantly, and now even more so. I love you guys.
Paul
Jim and Carole Franklin
August 17, 2012
To our loving cousin Karen and family. Our sincere condolences to all of you. Steve was a wonderful man much like Papo. Possess no selfishness and very humble. Today he is in Paradise. God's Blessings. Jim,Carole and Family.
Lisa Reece McIntyre
August 17, 2012
Deepest Sympathy
Words cannot express how you feel at this moment. Just know that you have friends that truly care about you.
God Bless You and Your Family.
--Lisa Reece McIntyre and Family---
Lisa Reece-McIntyre
August 17, 2012
Deepest Sympathy
Words cannot express how you feel at this moment. Just know that you have friends that really care about you.
Praying for peace and healing.
-Lisa Reece McIntyre and Family---
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