Mr. Dudley James Swinton, Jr., 76, affectionately know as “Sweetback” transcended into God’s embrace on August 4, 2021. He was born October 1, 1944 to the late Dudley Swinton, Sr. and Georgianna Mixon Swinton. He was preceded in death by his loving and devoted wife, Ernestine Stephens Swinton; brothers, George Swinton, Willie Lee Swinton; granddaughter, Natavia Currie.

Dudley attended the public school system in Tabor City, NC. He retired from Barnhardt Manufacturing after 20 plus years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family, grilling out and playing cards. He was an avid Washington Redskins fan who enjoyed spending time watching football with his grandkids as well as parting with them in his driveway. He loved music, dancing and had a “way with words” to say the least.

He leaves to cherish his legacy here on earth, his children, Muriel “Cookie” Sanders (the late Kevin) and Maria Evett Swinton both of High Point, NC; Dr. Fay (Laronda) Ashworth of Thomasville, NC, James Darren Swinton of High Point, NC, Shelia Darlene (Houston) Williams of South Chesterfield, VA, Alisha Michelle (Derek) Miller of Greensboro, NC, Michael Marques Swinton of Charlotte, NC and Lakshia Currie (Jamie) Brockington of High Point, NC; two sisters, Ophelia Bennett and Shirley Keel both of High Point, NC; two brothers, Sylvester (Hattie) Swinton of Chadbourn, NC and Karl (Debra) Swinton of Evergreens, NC; fourteen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held Monday, August 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Service Chapel. The family will receive friends at the chapel from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Park.

Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.