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Delmer L. Swindell
Guyton- Delmer L. Swindell, 79, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was a native of Long County, Georgia and a graduate of Ludowici High School (1949). After graduation he went on to serve his country and was a veteran of the Korean War.
After 27 years of dedicated service, he retired from the 118th Field Artillery Brigade, Savannah, Army National Guard of Georgia. In addition to his military services he retired from Union Camp Corporation (International Paper) as Chief Planner of Retail Packaging after 43 years of service.
He was a devoted husband and a kind and loving father and grandfather and a patriarch of his extended family. He is preceded in death by his parents, W.L. and Ruby Swindell; sister, Naomi Swindell; and brother, Albert Swindell.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn Swindell of Guyton; mother-in-law, Elma Morris of Baxley; daughter, Janice Mears (Ralph) of Guyton; son, David Swindell (Ashley) of Black Creek; grandchildren, Larry Cribb, Jr. of Pooler, Laura Cribb of Guyton, Joshua Mears of Savannah, Michelle Buchan of Athens, Michael Buchan III of Brooklet, Shelby Swindell of Black Creek; brothers, Earl Swindell (Hilda), Arnall Swindell (Frances), Leron Swindell (Carolyn), all of Glennville; sister, Emily Love of Brunswick; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.
He will be remembered by all who knew him for his warmth, kindness, and generosity. He will be deeply missed by all.
Visitation: 3-5 pm Sunday, January 22, 2012 in the funeral home.
Funeral Service: 12 pm Monday, January 23, 2012 at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Glennville with the Rev. Dennis Morris officiating. Mr. Swindell will lie in state one hour prior to service.
Interment will follow at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Glennville.
Remembrances: American Cancer Society, 1930 Springfield-Egypt Rd., Springfield, GA 31329.
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