Born August 30, 1934 in Jackson County, MS. He went to Heaven on March 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. In his professional career he was a Tug Boat Captain on the Mississippi River. He enjoyed camping on the river with his family, fishing, hunting and shrimping.
Preceded in death by his parents, Birdie & Frederic Sward, brothers Tony and Mike Sward, grandchildren: Levi Tanner, Ryan Sward & J.J. Helms. Numerous other departed loved ones.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Lavon Smith Sward. children: Gene & Debbie Sward , Ricky & Ramona Sward , Cheryl & Jessie Helms, Lora & Mark Ost, Alan & Pam Sward. Devoted grandchildren, Justin & Brooke Sward, Heather Sward, Jeanne & Steven Necaise, Alicia Ladnier & Olaf DeGeorge , Wayne Ladnier, Avery Sward, and Alex Sward. Great grandchildren: Jade Necaise, Levi Ladnier, Ian DeGeorge, Hayden Necaise, Zander Ladnier. Sister Ivon Furby
A 10:00am graveside service will be held Thursday March 22, 2012 at Sward Cemetery in Hurley, MS. Pall Bearers will be: Mark Ost, Jessie Helms, Ronald Helms, Olaf DeGeorge, Steven Necaise, honorary Alex Sward, Wayne Ladnier & Justin Sward.
Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS is in charge of arrangements. You may view and sign an online register book for Capt. Sward at www.heritagefuneralhome.us.
Born August 30, 1934 in Jackson County, MS. He went to Heaven on March 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. In his professional career he was a Tug Boat Captain on the Mississippi River. He enjoyed camping on the river with his family, fishing, hunting and shrimping.
Preceded in death by his parents, Birdie & Frederic Sward, brothers Tony and Mike Sward, grandchildren: Levi Tanner, Ryan Sward & J.J. Helms. Numerous other departed loved ones.
Survivors include his loving wife of 59 years, Lavon Smith Sward. children: Gene & Debbie Sward , Ricky & Ramona Sward , Cheryl & Jessie Helms, Lora & Mark Ost, Alan & Pam Sward. Devoted grandchildren, Justin & Brooke Sward, Heather Sward, Jeanne & Steven Necaise, Alicia Ladnier & Olaf DeGeorge , Wayne Ladnier, Avery Sward, and Alex Sward. Great grandchildren: Jade Necaise, Levi Ladnier, Ian DeGeorge, Hayden Necaise, Zander Ladnier. Sister Ivon Furby
A 10:00am graveside service will be held Thursday March 22, 2012 at Sward Cemetery in Hurley, MS. Pall Bearers will be: Mark Ost, Jessie Helms, Ronald Helms, Olaf DeGeorge, Steven Necaise, honorary Alex Sward, Wayne Ladnier & Justin Sward.
Heritage Funeral Home in Escatawpa, MS is in charge of arrangements. You may view and sign an online register book for Capt. Sward at www.heritagefuneralhome.us.
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