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Obituary For Mr. Dudley James Swinton
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.
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My Sincere condolences to the Dudley James Swinton Family. Earth's Loss is Heaven's Gain!🌹
Magaline Farabee Bowman & Family
We, the members of Cape Fear Shrine Club, an auxiliary to Kindah Temple #62, extends our deepest sympathy and condolences during your time of bereavement. May God's Grace and watchful care keep and sustain you all. - The members of Cape Fear Shrine Club, Raeford, NC.
My deepest Condolences and Prayers to you, Michelle and the Swinton Family! Thinking of you all during your time of bereavement. May God hold you all close in his arms!
To The Swinton Family:
We send our Love and Prayers to you always. May God continue to Keep You in His Loving Arms. You are always Family to us. Look up. Be encouraged.
Rev. Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green
To my Family, Sweetback was one of a kind. Just reminiscing will bring a smile to your faces in the days ahead when you're missing his presence here on earth. Please know we are praying for all of you and we love you. Sandra Stephenson Hart and Family
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the entire Swinton Family. You all are in our thoughts & prayers.
Jerry & Sonja Townsend
Shelia and Family,
May your precious memories and your faith in God sustain you now and always.
Thelma W. Wyatt Waverly, VA
Sending prayers and my deepest condolences to the family
Pearl Means
My sincere and deepest condolences! The McMaster Family
I am praying for the family that God see you through
Man can't believe this .going miss you dude dad number 2 . Love y'all always ,may god comfort you all. JB
Sending prayers for the family we love y'all
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