William Jesse "Bill" Swinney
February 2, 1940 ~ June 17, 2018
William Jesse “Bill” Swinney, 78, of Eddyville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 17, 2018. William was born on February 2, 1940 to the late Jesse Willard and Pearl Margaret (Huber) Swinney. He was united in marriage on August 25, 1962 to his wife, Janice (Craige) Swinney, who survives.
Bill graduated from Mooresville High School in 1958 and continued his education at Indiana University receiving his Bachelor’s degree. Bill was a real estate broker, materials manager at RCA for 15 years, but really enjoyed working as a builder on starter homes. He was instrumental in the development of Collett Meadows, Collett Acres and North Madison Crossing. He was a Coxswain in the Coast Guard Auxillary. William enjoyed stained glass, boating, and also deep sea fishing. Bill will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends.
He is survived by his children, Stephen Craige (Michelle) Swinney of Zionsville, Elizabeth Swinney (Michael) Goldsby of Muncie, and Timothy Alan (Kimberly) Swinney of Carmel; two sisters of Mooresville, Darlene Lenora Heald and Sandra Kay VanNess; and grandchildren, William Patrick Powell, Christian Craige (Cassandra) Swinney, Andrew David Powell, Josiah Jonathon Swinney, Sarah Elizabeth Powell, Dietrich Daniel Swinney, Ellie Catherine Swinney, Kate Elizabeth Swinney, Gabriel Garrison Swinney.
Friends and family will gather Thursday, June 21, 2018, 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory; service will follow at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be at the Maple Hill Cemetery, Plainfield. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I’m so sorry to hear this. Headed to Eddyville today and was just thinking of him. Prayers for comfort for you all. 🙁
Sandy and Darlene, I was so sorry to hear about Bill passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers
To Jan, Steve, Beth, Tim and their families , may you be comforted in all the wonderful memories of Bill and the love he gave to each of you. I will remember Bill as a good friend and a very generous person. Memories of the times Bill and Jan and Glenn and I went to Frank and Mary’s for catfish dinners. Memories of Bill and Glenn working together building houses. I am so sad to hear of Bill’s passing, but happy having known him and to have the wonderful memories. I will miss him. Carol Woolard
Living at Lake Edgewood brought my family and The Swinney’s together. It was the nickname, Cream Puff, that I gave to Bill that keeps a smile on my face. The stories he told, watching movies and eating popcorn, cracking and eating crab legs, canoe trips and his grumbles are just some of my fondness memories. Although “Cream Puff” will not physically be with us, his spirit will live on. Jan, Steve, Beth & Tim, you are in my prayers. As angels surround this family giving comfort, I hope it’s a reminder of the power of faith, family and love. ~ Lisa Schott Trusty
After moving to Mooresville in 1991, Bill was one of the first I met. A group of us would meet for lunch every Friday at Pizza Hut in Mooresville when it was across the street from the Village Shopping Center. We were known as the Friday Lunch Bunch. Bill was always so much fun to be around. He was very generous and a very kind individual. His laugh was infectious. He will be missed. Prayers of comfort, peace and joy are with the family.
I remember when Bill played football and i would go with dad and watch him.uncle Jesse would tear them a new one if he thought his team was,nt treated right.loved it and love you all .June Haverfield Swinney.winter Haven ,Florida.