Donald E. Swofford, 89, of Vandalia, IL, passed away at 6:50 AM, Sunday, October 22, 2023 at Lakeland Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Effingham.
A Graveside Service & Interment will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia with Rev. Joe Lawson officiating. Military Rites will be accorded at the graveside by Crawford-Hale American Legion Post # 95, Vandalia, IL & Brownstown VFW Post #9770. Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be expressed at www.hohltandfilefh.com.
Donald Eugene Swofford was born December 06, 1933 in Tower Hill, IL, the son of William J. & Velma M. (Roberts) Swofford. Don married Charolotte C. Dunnagan on October 22, 1955; together they celebrated 43 years of marriage before her passing on December 01, 1998. He later married Leotha M. Vaughn on November 08, 2003.
Don was a retired machinist employed by Caterpillar for 32 years. When able, Don loved tinkering in the garage, boating, and fishing. He cherished the time spent with his family and friends. Don was also a proud United States Army Veteran and lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 3862, Vandalia.
Mr. Swofford is survived by his wife, Leotha Swofford of Vandalia; son, Donald “Wayne” Swofford of Vandalia; daughters, Carolyn & husband Charles “Chuck” Anderson of Ramsey and Donna & husband Scott Wright of Vandalia; step-daughter, LeaAnn & husband Dwayne Ritchey of Vandalia; step-son, Robert Hamilton Jr. of Arkansas; brother, Harold Swofford of Hagarstown; grandchildren, Bill Washburn, Bryan Washburn, Jason Shipley, J. R. Pepple, Kiley Whitten, and Mindy DiBerardino; great-grandchildren, Brittany McNary, Dane Washburn, Madison Brown, Logan Whitten, Mallory Whitten, Katie Whitten, Lucy Whitten, Steven Walkup, and Jennings Walkup; and great-great grandsons, Collin and Carter McNary.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Charlotte; brothers, Otis, Sidney, Raymond, James, and Everett Swofford; sisters, Nola Weaver, Retha Blain, and Wilma Meyer.
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