of Dennard, AR
June 19, 1933 - October 2, 2017
Ray Swearingen, 84, of Dennard, Arkansas, most respected and loved passed away October 2, 2017. A hero to us all, dedicating his life as a founding member of the Dennard Fire Department. He never held back to help and care for others, a door that was always open. Ray was the fourth child of eleven. He married young and had three children of his own.
He is preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 59 years, Wilber Faye, daughter, Martha Raye and son Lubie Lynne.
Left to cherish his memory are daughter, Mildred Underwood of Dennard, Arkansas, brothers; Jackie and Paul Swearingen of Buna, Texas; twelve grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Living in the home was granddaughter Tammy Michelle always together enjoying life. He always had a cheerful spirit. Ray was a man of strong beliefs and stood for what was right. He loved his family and traveling the country. As a young man unable to receive an education, in the early 80's he attended night school and learned to read, write and graduated high school. He taught his family to persevere and never give up. He fought a good fight and accomplished much. Ray will be missed by all of us as he rests with the angels in Heaven. Let us say good bye to Ray, a brother, father and our Papa…Rest in peace.
Visitation will be 5:00pm 8:00pm, Thursday, October 05,2017 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral Service is at 1:00pm, Friday, October 06, 2017 at the Faith Baptist Church in Dennard, Arkansas with interment following at the Dennard Cemetery.
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7 Condolence(s)
Louise Rains
Saturday, October 7, 2017
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rhonda McNulty Williams
Friday, October 6, 2017
So sorry for your family! He was such a precious man. I
loved him, like he was my own grandpa.
Rhonda
Everett and Brenda Isbell
Thursday, October 5, 2017
Ray always had a smile that would brighten the day. He was full of life and energy and we will miss him. Rest in peace, Ray.
Jennifer Johnson
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a precious man.
Denice Hill
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Ray was a sweet man and a very good friend, I will miss seeing him riding around with Tammy and talking with him. GOD speed!
Robert Reed
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
I'm saddened to hear of the passing. May you find comfort and support from family, friends and your faith in this difficult time.
He will surely be missed by many.
Jeanie Dunn McDaniel
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
So sorry to hear of Rays passing. He was such a sweet man. I know he will be missed by all his friends and family. May our Heavenly Father comfort you in this time of sorrow, may he wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you.
Sincerely
Jeanie Dunn McDaniel