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Matthew Swafford Obituary
Matthew James Swafford, 42, of Norton died suddenly October 9 due to a pulmonary embolism.
Matthew was born on March 14, 1974 to
parents, Harold and
Geraldine Swafford. He was a 1994 graduate of Massillon Christian school. He was a long time employee at Dermamed in Tallmadge where he worked with many family and friends.
Matt loved basketball, soccer, hockey, football and motorcycles. He enjoyed summer and soaking up the sun poolside. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and lived life to the fullest. Everywhere Matt went was like home. He had or made friends everywhere he went. He was a kind and loving soul, charismatic and comforting to be around. He always had a smile or a joke to brighten anyone's day. Matthew will be missed beyond words by everyone that knew him.
Matthew is survived by parents, Harold and
Geraldine of Wadsworth; brother, Doug (Marla) Swafford of Dayton; sister, Tammie (Glenn) Greenwood of Wadsworth; brother, Skeet (Jesse) Swafford of Wadsworth; brother-in-law, Nathan Jarrett; nine nieces and one nephew. He also leaves behind a host of extended family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents; niece, April Beth Jarret; sister, Connie
Elizabeth Jarret and his beloved dog, Max
The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 13 at Reimer Road Baptist Church, 1055 Reimer Rd, Wadsworth. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 11 at Reimer Road Baptist Church with the family receiving friends from 10 a.m. until the service. Pastor Jerry Butcher officiating. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Seville.
Cox-McNulty Funeral Home in Wadsworth is handling the arrangements.
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November 22, 2016
To the Swafford family,
I am very sorry to hear of Matt's passing. I live in Cincinnati now and I did not hear the news until recently. Matt was a great guy, we used to enjoy playing basketball together at the gym. I am sorry for your loss
Matt Hamilton
Mike Gomberg
November 4, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss Matt was a great and wonderful person my heart goes out to each and everyone of you in the family and I wish I could be there for you there's anything you ever need don't hesitate love all of you
October 17, 2016
You where my "Forever" friend. Even though, we did not see each other that often as we grew older we,always had a Great friendship. You will truly be missed. We will be with you longer than we are without you here . How Beautiful Heaven must be !!! R.I.P my friend.
October 15, 2016
To the Swafford Family ... May the Almighty God comfort you in your time of need. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
KS
Leanne Wright
October 14, 2016
Praying for the Swafford Family. He was the gentle giant in the room. He was our "Swaffy Baby" and the class of '93 will have a void because he is gone. His funeral was sweet and healing to the soul. We felt like we were in chapel and we were waiting for him to tell us to scoot over so he could have a seat.
Until we meet on Heaven's Shores dear Matt.
Ned Stallworth Jr
October 13, 2016
Matt was a great friend I have known for most of my life. We first met at I. B. A. in grade school our first encounter was when we bumped into each other on the playground. He was running one way and i was coming from the other and ran smack into each other with my teeth sinking into his forehead leaving a scar he still had. I will miss him until we meet on those golden shores.
October 13, 2016
You will be missed. A beautiful, kind soul. Prayers for the family.
Kraig Daffron
October 12, 2016
I just wanted to send my condolences to Matt's family. I became friends with Matt at Massillon Christian and played together with him on the basketball team. I have many great memories of Matt. One that comes to mind is when we had a snow day and a group of us decided to go sled riding. I happened to bring my parents toboggan and of course Matt and I felt we had to show off. All 6'5 of him got in the front and I ended up in the back trying to get that thing going as fast as we could. Well we succeeded and went so far we hit a curb and shattered the front of the sled. I still remember the pain and how hard we laughed. I am truly sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
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