David R. Swords, 90, of Jamestown, KY passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 after a short illness at Grandview Nursing and Rehab, Campbellsvllle, KY. He was born in Akron, OH on July 7, 1931, a son of the late Martha (Griffith) and Leo Swords.
David was a golf pro at Lost Creek Country Club in Lima, OH, 1952-1953, the club pro at Wapakoneta Country Club in Wapakoneta, OH., 1953-1959, and was called to the ministry in 1959. David attended Gulf Coast Bible College in Houston, TX, 1959-1964. He pastored churches in Reedsburg, WI., Battle Creek, MI., Campbellsville, KY., Ronceverte, and Kenova, W. VA., and Selma, NC. David retired in 2000, moved to Asheville, NC, and in 2009 made Jamestown, KY his final home.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by 3 brothers: Bruce, Lloyd, and Chuck Swords and 3 sisters: Evelyn Anthony, Betty Loving, and Gloria Schaide
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Virginia (Patten) Swords of Jamestown, KY
2 daughters: Belinda Parker of Texas and Velina Swords of Jamestown, KY
1 son: Hale Swords of Jamestown, KY
1 brother: Larry Swords of Ohio
2 grandchildren: Jason Parker & Madison Swords
2 great-grandchildren: Lance & Bonnie Parker
Memorial Service: Saturday, October 30, 2021 at 2:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Rev. Evan Tedder officiating
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Saturday until time of service at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel
The family requests memorial donations to the Bunk Bed Ministry at Russell Springs United Methodist Church and can be made at the funeral home.
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.
