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Rev. William Franklin Swann Sr.

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William Swann Obituary

William Franklin Swann, Sr., 90, of Middleburg, VA, passed October 14, 2025. He was born on July 27, 1935.

He was the pastor of First Ashville Baptist Church, Marshall, VA for over 45 years.

Rev. Swann is survived by a daughter, Diane C. Lewis of Marshall, VA; one sister, Ollie Lee Hall of Middleburg, VA; 3 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by wife, Sylvia Jean Swann, and a son, William F. Swann, Jr.



Family will receive friends on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 am until 11am with funeral services starting at 11 am at Faith Christian Church, 6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA, 20187. Rev. Philip C. Lewis will deliver the eulogy.



Interment will be in Swann Family Cemetery, Marshall, VA.



Online condolences can be given at www.joynesfuneralhome.com Rev. William Franklin Swann, Sr.

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Published by Loudoun Times-Mirror from Oct. 24 to Oct. 25, 2025.

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Faith Christian Church

6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA

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25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Faith Christian Church

6472 Duhollow Road, Warrenton, VA

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Joynes Funeral Home, Inc.

29 North Third Street P.O. Box 3633, Warrenton, VA 20188

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