Roy Swink Obituary
Roy Howard Swink, age 30, of Forest City, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
Roy was born on Easter Sunday, April 11, 1993in Rutherford County to Charlotte Jowers, who resides in Forest City and to the late Jimmy Swink Sr. Roy graduated from Chicopee High School in Alabama. He loved to hunt and fish, and to work on trucks. Roy was a loving son with a big heart, who never met a stranger. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Durham Swink, and Bo Wilson.
Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Charlotte and his stepfather, Joel Jowers; one brother, Jimmy Swink, Jr. (Cheryl); sisters, Jennifer Guffey (Nathan), Tonya Varnadore (Jonathan), and Sara Swink; a grandmother, Marie Swink; and an uncle, Steven Swink (Rochelle).
There will be a memorial service at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
People and places connected with Roy
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Roy Swink
Sponsored by Carolina Simple Services - Caroleen.
Tell your own story about Roy
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
Make a Donation
in Roy Swink's name
How to support Roy's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Roy Swink's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more