In Remembrance Of
Andrew J. Swearingin
Andrew J. Swearingin, 88, of Smithville, MO passed away July 22, 2017.
He was born on April 16, 1929 to William Herman and Verna Ilene (Cowan) Swearingin in Estella, OK. Andy grew up and attended school in Hale, MO.
On April 16, 1949 he was united in marriage to Goldie May Nelson. After their marriage they lived in Parkville, MO where they raised their three sons. For the last 30 or more years, they have made their home in Smithville.
Andy worked for his sons at Swearingin Construction and Quality Truss Company.
Andy loved playing cards and spent many years coaching baseball teams as his boys were growing up. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his earlier years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son Terry Wayne Swearingin, brothers, John and George Swearingin, his sister, Martha Britt, and infant twin grandsons.
Andy is survived by his wife, Goldie of the home; sons, Leroy (Roxie) Swearingin, Kalamazoo, MI, Andrew Eugene (Deborah) Swearingin, Smithville, MO, and Daniel (Pamela) Swearingin, Kearney, MO; twelve grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel, Ruth, Aaron, Adam, Pamela, Brooke, Chad, Benjamin, Christie, Cody, and Lacie; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother, Sherman Swearingin; sister, Ruby (Gene) Figg; sisters-in-law, Pearl Rhine and Elvalen (Richard) Wiles; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 27th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO.
Burial: Terrace Park Cemetery
Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
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Ron @ Linda Swaney
Sorry for your loss. Are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rev and Mee Donald Swearingin
I have fond memories of my uncle Andy and hunting with him, helping him steal watermelons with him when I was young, seeing how strong he was, hand fishing with him and seeing him catch the biggest catfish I ever saw and remember him as one of the most active men I ever knew and always up to a challenge. He truly did live a full active life with his love Goldie at his side.
Joyce & Gary Dickerson
Andy, Debby and Family: Please know our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you. GP’s joy for life and his loving family continues as an inspiration to us all. There has never been anyone that enjoyed playing cards (and winning) as much as GP! Love, Joyce & Gary
Tom & Michelle Rhine
Dear family, sorry to hear of the passing of uncle Andy. Anytime I see a hat with the bill flipped up I am reminded of him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love from tom and Michelle
Pamela Swearingin
I’m at a lost for words. I’m filled with so many emotions and happy memories. You welcomed me and my children into your family over 15 years ago and treated us as your own. I will forever cherish the talks we had regularly in my office, the times I spent with you learning about your cattle, and the time you helped me learned how to maneuver the truck and trailer going through the farm gates while hauling big round bales of hay. Thank you for always greeting me with a hug and kiss. I will never forget you or the impact you have made on me. Love you dearly and we will see each other again when it is my time. Your daughter-in-law XOXOXOX