Kenneth Swims

Kenneth Swims obituary

Kenneth Swims

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Kenneth Swims Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brown Funeral Home - Gloster on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Kenneth Allen Swims, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Field Health Systems in Centreville, Mississippi.

Kenneth was 58 years old, born December 16,1966 to Willard Swims and Linda Joyce Swims. He was a lifelong resident of Amite County, and was a truck driver for most of his life.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Willard Swims and Linda Joyce Roberts Swims; and sister Judy Swims.

Ken is survived by his wife of 35 years, Connie Swims; daughter Candy DeLee and Dawson; 2 granddaughters Dally DeLee and Davy DeLee; nephew Dustin Temple and Kayla; great niece Kenadee Temple; and brother Tim Swims and Barbara.

Visitation is Saturday August 30, 2025 at Brown Funeral Home in Gloster, MS. from 9:00 A.M. until time of funeral services Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Shan Van Norman. Interment will follow in Graves Cemetery near Gloster.

Pallbearers will be Chuck Netterville, Dustin Temple, Dawson DeLee, Alvin Thompson, David Reed, and Kane Coleman.

Honorary Pallbearers are Les Graves, Jason Parish, Wayne Gross "Rookie", Pete Haney, Dylan Haney, Trey Foreman, Tim Toler, Bud Hughey, Jake Ryan, Micheal Womack.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

30

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Brown Funeral Home

901 S. Captain Gloster Dr., Gloster, MS 39638

Send Flowers

Aug

30

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Brown Funeral Home

901 S. Captain Gloster Dr., Gloster, MS 39638

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Brown Funeral Home - Gloster