Warren Swinford
April 5, 1947 ~ September 23, 2017
Major Warren Swinford, US Army, Retired, 70, Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home September 23, 2017. Warren was born April 5, 1947, in Lerna, Illinois, to the late Jack Nelson and Helen (Warren) Swinford.
He graduated from Charleston (IL) High School in 1965 and attended Utterback’s Business College before being drafted into the United States Army. He proudly served during the Vietnam War with the Blackhorse 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division. Warren later served for 21 years in the Indiana National Guard before retiring. He was a member of the Mooresville American Legion Post 103 and the Mooresville VFW Post 1111. He was an avid hunter and always remained a farmer at heart.
Warren enjoyed a long civilian career with EDS where he was employed as an IT Program Manager and Data Analyst.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Swinford.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy (Blacklidge) Swinford, to whom he was united in marriage on November 29, 1969; children, Amy Streff (Mark Leuthauser) of St. Louis and Chad Swinford (Melissa) of Mooresville; brother, Steven Swinford (Jody) of Indianapolis; sister, Myra Lyon (Dan) of Plainfield; grandchildren, Lauren and Will; Taylor, Logan, Rylee, Emery, Madigan, Annabelle, Jack, and Eloise.
Friends and family will gather on Friday, September 29, 2017, 4 to 8 p.m., in the chapel at
Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday, September 30, 2017, 10 to 11 a.m., with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. Burial, with full military honors, will follow in White Lick Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 103. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Warren was not only my brother but my friend!! I will miss him always! ߘŢݤ️
God Bless my sister-in-law Nancy, niece Amy & nephew Chad and all their families! LY All! ❤️
Love,
Myra & Dan Lyon
Rest in peace my precious Warren. I will love and miss you with all my soul until the day I die. Being your wife for nearly 48 years was an honor. Thanks for giving your life to our great country.
I remember going to The Red Barn flea market in Bradenton, FL when Warren and Nancy came to visit me. Warren bought an E-cigarette kit plus, and I, of course, had to try it, too. Don’t know if it worked to help you quit smoking or not, Warren, but what fun we had trying to figure it out. May God bless you, Nancy, and your beautiful family. You are in my prayers.
ON BEHALF OF THE COMRADES AND SISTERS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR LOVED ONE AND OUR DEPARTED COMRADE.OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.SINCERELY VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA STATE CHAPLAIN KEISTON R.HOLLOWAY
Dearest Nancy,
I’m very sorry for the loss of your dear husband Warren. I enjoyed getting to know him at work (EDS) and always admired him for the sacrifices he made for our Country during his service in Vietnam, as well as his long commitment to the Indiana National Guard.
Sincerely, Jim Cleek
Nancy,
I never had the pleasure of meeting Warren in person, but I feel as if I knew him through the amazing stories you have shared with me. You are such an amazing Lady and I want you to know that he is always with you. You will always have your memories. Please reach out to me if you need anything.
Love,
Sammy
Nancy, so sorry to hear this. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. Please take care. I liked working next to Warren. He was a great guy and a great soldier too.
Respectful and sincere salute to Nancy & the family of Warren Swinford.
Ms Cynthia M. Scarborough
U.S. Air Force Retired
Warren, from one old Warrior to another, “May you rest in Peace”, and you have now received the final “Welcome Home!”
CH (COL) Edwin Griffin (Ret)
My name is James Smith,I served in Vietnam with Warren in the Blackhorse regiment,The 11ACR,I also served with him in the Indiana National Guard, 38 Division, as he knew we were always Blackhorse brothers,as far as we were concerned, the best fighting regement in Vietnam. He was a commishioned officer and I was a non comm. officer. We talked to each other from time to time and went to 11th ACR reunions as he was a elected offical of the reunion for a few years, a man that I’m proud to have known and served with, he will missed by his Black horse brothers AllONS.
Ron Brundage
Nancy & Family
I am in shock and sorrow to hear of Swin’s passing. We have been pals for 50 yrs and what a pleasure it has been . Swin will be missed by all his military buddies and all his friends in Indiana.
We certainly have become older so quickly ( I am now 70 yrs also.
God Bless You
Ron “benji” Brundage
Nancy, I think I speak for all of us involved with A Troop. We are terribly saddened. Warren and you are such a part of our group and he will be greatly missed.
Diane Rebbec