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Obituary For James Swain

The Obituary

James Samuel Swain was born on December 19, 1961 in Gadsden, AL. to Rubye Reynolds and James Wilson. He graduated from Gadsden School District in 1980, he also attended Debry College in Atlanta, GA. When James moved back to Gadsden he met Barbara Jones and had 5 beautiful children. Later on in life James met Kristilia Horton and had his second son. James worked in manufacturing food company prior to being disabled. James moved to Denver, CO in 1999, where he met his current wife Autumn Conner. He was an active council member and treasurer at Denver Housing Authority. Then rerouted his current family to Gadsden AL in 2013 .He was active in his community and was a shoulder to lean on for everyone. If you needed help and you called James he would be there no matter how far or near. He helped all his elders with anything that was needed, running errands and taking them to the doctors. James had a heart that was unmatched. He loved the football team Alabama Roll Tide through and through. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, dominoes, and was an avid wrestler fan. James had a heart that was so pure, he was a devoted Christian and man of God. James was active in his ministry at New Beginnings Christian Fellowship church. James loved spending time with all his family. He was the family favorite, uncle, cousin, brother, son, husband and Father. James was the pilar of what a father and grandfather should be.

James is proceeded in death,James Samuel Wilson, Eloise Wilson, Latoya Russell, “Baby” James Samuel Jones, and Margaret Wilson- Boldware. James was a father to a host of children and is survived by, Shanterria 44(Stefanie 54), Latonya 42, Clenthia 41 (Bernard), Kritha 40, Raymond III 30, Tijuana 38, Melany 33, Anglique 28 (Kelvin 27), Kaden 28(Marrissa 27), Larayja 23, Raynitress 21 (Thomas 20), and Rayjon 20. Along with JamVion and an abundance of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. James is also survived by his brothers and sisters , Connie (Tyrone) Henderson, Reneasie (Charles) Davis, Demetruis (Wendy) Swain, Sol Reynolds, Thaddaus Reynolds, Patricia Reynolds, Seitra Reynolds, and Kemiyah Reynolds and Terry Yow

Mr. Jame S. Swain public visistation will be Friday May 21,2021 12 Noon- 5 P.M. at West Gadsden Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Services will be Saturday May 22, 2021 at the Mission Baptist Church with burial Rainbow Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements under the direction of: West Gadsden Funeral Home 256-549-0004

Guest Book

To the Swain and Reynolds families,I'm so sorry for your loss. It's been many years but I remember James as a great guy and he will be missed! I am praying for you all and may God bless you! Randy Taylor, Henderson, KY

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Man my OG. The freshest uncle EVER! Man I'm a miss you so much unk. Words can't explain how I feel at this moment you meant the world to all of us. I'm grateful to have givin you my last kiss on your head but your FOREVER going to be in my heart. Kiss Lil James for me.........

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I love you and will miss you so very much my "Big Brother". You rest and wait there at the side of our Father and I will look for y'all there when I arrive. I love you Big Brother of mine. Connie Swain Henderson

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"The Triple Threat", that's what we all named our group back in 2013. That's when I met James, Autumn, Larayja, Raynitress and Rayjon. Our boys played middle school football together and our boys along with a third one was considered a triple that in the game. They were a force to be reckoned with. That's when our friendship started and we all became like family. James was a very kind, caring, loving and just all around good man. I watched him with Autumn, raise their kids together. I never knew the weren't his until they told me. But you knew no different. We all know without a doubt where James is today. My own mother even said that, "there was no doubt where Mr. James is at". He was a prime example of a true Christian. He was always there if you needed him. If you needed someone to pray for you or needed someone to laugh with you. I don't think over ask the years I've known him that i ever heard him complain about helping anyone, or of him hurting or him being down. He is going to so be very missed. He was and is loved by so many. If anyone ever wanted to know how a true christan, man of God should be; they should look at how James was. I know this is a very hard time for the family and I pray that God sends you all angels of comfort. Fly high James. Dance on the streets in gold in heaven. Save us all a seat at the stadium in the kingdom of God. I send my prayers and love, Holly Stahl

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So very sad to hear that you are gone. So many wonderful memories of you that we will cherish forever. Rest in Peace Brother James. Lemual Shay and Bri Wilson.

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