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David Swain Obituary
RAPATEE - David Leon Swain, 51, of Rapatee passed away at 1:06 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at his residence.
He was born on March 2, 1968, in Peoria, IL, to Pastor David and Wanda Swain.
Surviving are his father; three children, Jess (Heather) Swain of Zionsville, IN, Emily Swain of Lebanon, IN, and Kelsey Stone of Wataga, IL; one grandchild, Nora; and two sisters, Jolyn (Richard) Ward of Lacon, IL, and Christy (Shannon) Turner of Roanoke, VA.
David worked at Caterpillar in East Peoria, IL. He was a member of Union Church of Rapatee, IL. David's favorite place was Joshua Tree National Park. He was a talented person, loved music and was an avid motorcycle rider and Harley Davidson Enthusiast.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. Pastor Dave Scholls and Pastor Ronald Blevins will officiate. Burial will follow at Lyons Cemetery in rural London Mills, IL. A visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, at the funeral home. Cremation rites will be accorded with Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL.
Memorials can be made to an education fund for Kelsey in care of Bank of Farmington.
To view David's DVD or to make online condolences, you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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Tony and Vikki Corso
June 15, 2019
I worked with David at Cat in Mossville he was real nice guy..our sincere sympathy to all the family.
RaeAnn Garza Whitby
June 13, 2019
Our condolences to David's family. May God be with everyone during their time of grief. We love you all..
Betty S
June 13, 2019
Dave I miss u so much. Miss having coffee and talking about life . I am so glad you had the chance to go to Joshua tree one last time your favorite place in the world! U will forever by in my heart. Rest In Peace God took u away to soon but he needed u! Be happy is the words u told me all the time so I shall pass that on in your memory!
Julie Stannard
June 12, 2019
Oh Dave, I just saw you 2 weeks ago out in Joshua Tree....your paradise and mine! We live 3,000 miles apart, but by change happened to be in Joshua Tree at the same time. I know now our meeting a couple of weeks ago was not a coincidence, but rather a chance to see you one last time and to say good bye to a soul I have shared many fond memories with in the California desert. I am so heartbroken, my friend. But I know you are jammin' with our buddy Gram Parsons in heaven and filling in all the blanks. I know I'll see you on the other side someday, but in the meantime all I have now are pictures and bittersweet memories. Rest in peace, my dear soul.
The Staff of Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home
June 12, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Susan Culp
June 12, 2019
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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14
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Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home - Farmington341 East Fort Street, Farmington, IL 61531
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15
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Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home - Farmington341 East Fort Street, Farmington, IL 61531
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