Donald Swain

Donald Swain obituary, Brighton, TN

Donald Swain

Donald Swain Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Serenity Funeral Home on Aug. 17, 2025.

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Donald DeWayne Swain Sr was born on September 17, 1968 to Viree Bennett and C.W. Swain in Marvell, Arkansas. He departed from earth on August 13, 2025.

Dewayne was a well reserved and respected person. Dewayne graduated from Northside High School. Dewayne love to cook and had the opportunity to share his culinary art skills with many different jobs. DeWayne later changed his career and was offered the opportunity to work with the City of Memphis where he was employed at the time of his departure. Donald love to share his knowledge with family and friends.

Donald was proceeded in his death by his father C.W Swain, his brothers James Bennett, W.C Swain, and Artis Swain. His sister Margaret Ann Wilbon and Sister n law Angela Williams.

He leaves to cherish his beautiful wife of 31 years Vivian Swain; his mother Viree Bennett; Mother -n-law Pauline Pointdexter; Five Daughters, Vikita Turner, Keyanna Swain, Tenisha Turner, Brittany Turner, and Destiny Swain. Four sons, Donald Swain Jr, Dontae Swain, Darrion Swain, and Daylen Swain; Nine Grandchildren, Jordan Jackson, Malik Turner, Jalen Turner, Montana Jones, Malory Turner, Leyah Stewart, Londyn Crumley, Chloe Thomas, and Anastazija Thomas. Three brothers Wallace Swain, Tracy Swain, and Kirby Swain. Four sister Dayle (Rodrecous) Wright, Pearlie (Corey) Harper, Linder Swain, and Montina Tillman; One Sister n law Mia Pointdexter Williams. A host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends.

Serenity Funeral Home, Tel. (901) 379-0861.

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1638 Sycamore View Road, Memphis, TN 38134

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