James A. “Jim” Swinney
December 18, 1951 ~ August 25, 2021
James A. Swinney
69, of Greencastle, passed away on August 25, 2021 at Hendricks Regional Health, with his daughters by his side. Jim was born on December 18, 1951 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Dorothy L. (Farmer) and James R. Swinney.
Jim worked in the family business as a repairman for Swinney Zenith TV, before working in maintenance for Indianapolis Water Company for over 25 years, retiring in 2017. Family was important to Jim. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, watching hummingbirds and wildlife from his front porch, fishing, camping and off-road riding on his UTVs. He was known for his cooking, especially his creative uses of onions and peppers and catching butter on fire. He will be remembered as a hardworking man who loved to tell stories and pulling pranks on family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, William Wright and a nephew Macklin J. Swinney.
He is survived by his daughters Karla Mullins (Kevin), Jamie Tucker (Michael), Danelle Martin (Cory); sister Dana Wright; brothers Mike Swinney (Kim), Pat Swinney (Bonnie), Mark Swinney (Liz), Scott Swinney (Dinah Alsept); grandchildren Emma Mullins, Laila Tucker, Grayson Tucker; partner Sally Schank, and his beloved Yorkie, Gizmo.
Family and friends will gather for James’ Life Celebration™ visitation on Tuesday, September 7th from 4-8pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Additional visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 8th from 12-1pm in the funeral home, prior to the services at 1pm.
Final arrangements and cremation are entrusted to Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I will miss you! Forever and always, Sis Dana Wright
I loved my cousin , rest in pace my friend!!!!
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with at this time of loss!
Jim and Sally are our best friends. He loved to pick on Pete, but all three of us picked on Jim, especially about never finishing his honey do list. He loved it though. He was never at a loss for words. He brought Pete a walker with a huge bow on it for Pete’s birthday. We all had a laugh on that one. He always brightened our day. Jim will be forever missed by us.
His smile, jokes, laughter, teaching me to play pool most of all his friendship. There’s too many to mention. A good man who loved his girls and grandchildren. That says a lot! Rest in Gods arms and you are deeply missed. ߒܰߙ
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Gone too soon.
My heart is broken. I love you.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. From Mark & Larry and the Mortgage team of Central Indiana.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Swinney family. I met Jim at Krannert Community Center as a Judo student where his father taught classes. Everyone of the family members were involved at some point in the sport. They were kind, generous, and enjoyed a good laugh. RIP Jim, you will be missed by many.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your lossour thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We are thinking of you in your hour of grief. May you always feel your Dads presence in your heart. May He rest in peace.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. With Love Water Production Citizens Energy Group
With heartfelt condolences, the world won’t be the same without Jimmy! Love you all so much.