Tommy "Tom" Gene Swinney, 69, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Monday, November 9, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Ridgeview Memorial Gardens. Military rites will be performed by Rockingham County Veteran's Honorguard.
Mr. Swinney was born September 16, 1946 in Leaksville, NC to the late Fred J. and Geneva Dalton Swinney. He was a US Navy veteran and a retiree of Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County. He attended Meadow View Methodist Church.
He is survived by his son, John Swinney and fiancee', Jodi of Eden; his companion, Alice Jarrett; step-sons, David Walker of Mebane, Bruce and Brian Walker of Martinsville; aunt, Loel Draper of Wentworth; nieces, Julie Bray and husband, James, Jennifer Parker and husband, Chad, Melissa Gaffney and husband, Jay, and nephews, Kerry Swinney and Freddy Swinney; and two step-grandchildren, Hunter and Courtney Walker of Martinsville, VA
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon C. Swinney; and brothers, Larry and Berkley Swinney.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 - 2 PM) at Fair Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veteran's, 342 Cherokee Camp Road, Reidsville, NC 27320.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Please accept my sincere sympathy. Tommy was a classmate of mine at Morehead and I remember him fondly from high school and our reunions which he attended.
Paul Thompson, Danville
Paul Thompson
John: I'm so sorry to hear of the loss if your Dad. I pray you'll feel God's peace that passeth all understanding. I know he meant a lot to mJodi too.
Debbie Thompson Horton
Tom was my friend. He was always happy and willing to help you in any way. I think I first met him way back in 1995. He drove his Mercedes conviertible to work at the hospital and I told him "I have got to get me one of those". He just smiled. Tom and My sister Alice who became the love of his life are my best friends. I will miss him dearly. From me and Miss Lola. We love you Tom.
Lola K. Horton
John, sorry for the loss of your father, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
From the Men & Women of Draper Vol. Fire Dept.
Chief O.T. Coleman
John - So sorry to hear of your father`s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Lisa Harbour
Tommy was a fantastic person who will be greatly missed by all who have known him; May GOD bless him and his family
Bobby and Mary Jo Swinney and Family
John, sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Will be praying for you and your family......................Mitch H.
Mitch Haunn
May God comfort you during this time of loss. Tom was very unique person with a very witty personality.
Tommy Griffin
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Born: Monday Sep 16, 1946
