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Harris Kennerly Swann

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Harris Kennerly Swann, 74, of Western Hanover County, passed away, Thursday, April 15, 2004. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joyce F. Swann; two daughters, Ann Preston Vogl Savignac and her husband, Mark; and Wendy Llew Swann Alexander and her husband, Ron; a sister, Lou Swann Woodhouse; a brother, Bill Swann; also three grandsons, Alexander Harris and Brian Joseph Vogl and Macon Harris Alexander. Mr. Swann was a 1950 graduate of Virginia Tech. He was an active member of Forest Grove U.M.C., for over twenty years. He was a former chairman on the Hanover Planning Commission and served on the board of Business Opportunities for the Blind, Inc. Mr. Swann retired as Group Vice President from Southern States Cooperative after 31 years of service. Friends may call in the Reid Funeral Home, 214 S. Washington Hwy, Ashland, on Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. on Sunday in Forest Grove United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the above mentioned church at 13384 Ashland Road, Ashland, Va. 23005.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Apr. 17, 2004.

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Christina Kasey

April 20, 2004

Joyce & family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and Harris!



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Susan Greenbaum

April 20, 2004

Dearest Joyce, I am so very sad to learn of Harris's passing, and I just want you to know that Chris and I love you and send our prayers and thoughts to you, Ann-Preston and Wendy. Please don't hesitate to call us if we can help you in any way. God bless you all.

Janet Ziolkowski

April 20, 2004

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. Love you all. Janet Ziolkowski

Jan Wood

April 20, 2004

Joyce, Wendy, Ann-Preston and families, Steve and I are here if you need anything or need to talk to someone. You are in our thoughts and are daily in our prayers during this difficult time.

Jean Matherne

April 19, 2004

Please accept our sincerest sympathy on the loss of such a great man. You are in our thoughts and prayers. From your Albright & Wilson family.

Ed and Mildred Taylor

April 18, 2004

Dear Joyce , Ann, and Wendy, We were sorry to read of Harris's death on the computer. We always admired his work in the church and appreciated his friendship. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Mildred and Ed

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