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Vernon Ray SWEARINGEN

Dennard Cemetery
Van Buren County,
Arkansas

Vernon Ray
June 19, 1933 - Oct 2, 2017
Wilber Fay
May 24 1934 - May 23, 2010

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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Wilber Fay Swearingen 75, of Dennard, Arkansas passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at her home. She was born May 24, 1934 at Houston, Texas to the late Lubie Wilber and Mellie LaGrace (Vinson) Green.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Lubie Lynn Swearingen.

She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years Vernon Ray Swearingen, two daughters, Martha Ray McHaney and Rodger Holden of Dennard, AR; and Mildred Nanetta and Jason Paul Underwood of Dennard, AR; twelve grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, and a sister, Elizabeth Wimberly of Archage, AK.

Casketbearers: Donnie Collins, Frank Maggard, Bob Dennis, Eric Collins, Debra Huie, and Kim Maggard.

Honorary Casketbearers: Roy Puckett, Tommy Sutterfield, and John Hoffman

Visitation will be 11:00am and the Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Faith Baptist Church Dennard, Arkansas with Pastor Tommy Jolly officiating. Burial will follow at Dennard Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Arkansas.

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Annette Shaw

Contributed on 12/19/20 by ashaw444
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Submitted: 12/19/20 • Approved: 12/19/20 • Last Updated: 12/22/20 • R1356612-G826314-S3

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