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Obituary For Kenneth Waller Swanson

On Monday, January 17, 2022, Kenneth Waller Swanson (Ken) peacefully transitioned at Chatham Health & Rehabilitation facility in Chatham VA. Kenneth was born December 24, 1961, to the late Print Walter Swanson and Janie Lee Waller Swanson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Bernard, Melvin, Lillian, Gloria, and Johnny.

Ken was educated in the Martinsville School system and graduated from Martinsville High School in 1981. He later received an associate degree from PHCC. Ken was also a watch care member of Shiloh New Site Baptist Church, Stafford, VA. He loved playing chess and checkers, and he enjoyed watching a good action movie. In addition, Ken was a great Bible historian. It was truly amazing the things he could tell others about God’s word.

Ken was employed for several years at American Furniture Company where he learned upholstery. He briefly operated his own business, then he worked as a caretaker for his brother Sam. Ken never forgot his upholstery skills. He continued doing upholstery jobs, washing cars, and other jobs to earn extra money. He was always busy working and lending a helping hand to others. Ken will always be remembered for his quiet caring spirit.

He leaves to cherish his memory his brothers: Print D. Swanson (Arlene), Raymond L. Swanson (Traci) and Samuel D. Swanson all of Martinsville, VA, Lawrence J. Swanson (Teresa) Danville, VA, Larry L. Swanson (Lori), Richmond, VA, and James L. Swanson (Mary) of Leesburg, VA; sisters: Mildred Ward (Curt) Williamsburg, VA, Myrtle R. Hodge (Jerry) of Atlanta, GA, and Marie A. Carter (Lemon), Mary F. Dallas (Bruce), Margie Swanson, Mary Walker and Barbara Johnson of Martinsville, VA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 2 p.m. at the C.R.V. Memorial Chapel at Hairston Funeral Home with Bishop Larry L. Swanson, Eulogist. Burial will follow at the Swanson Family Cemetery, Mt. Valley Rd., Axton, VA. Viewing will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In accordance with the CDC, a face covering, and social distancing is required. All other times, the family will be receiving friends at the home of his sister and brother-in-law Marie and Lemon Carter, 261 Laurel Park Ave., Martinsville, VA. The family ask that you observe all CDC guidelines when visiting the home.

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OMG To my Swanson Family I learning of the passing of Ken. My condolences to and a heartfelt prayer to the Waller & Swanson families. May God Bless you and heaven smile upon you. R.I.P. Ken Swanson Continued 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Benita,Ericka,Khadijah, & Khloe 💕😇🫂😘

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Ken will definitely be missed he was more like family to us sending love and prayers to the entire family, Mahan family

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"Therefore, we are always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: (for we walk by faith, not by sight:) we are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." – 2 Corinthians 5:6-8 Sending our condolences, love, and prayers as you celebrate the life of Ken. Terry and Lucy Hairston & Family

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My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Swanson family. Mary Dallas am sorry for y'all loss. Sandra P. Hairston

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Charlie Ramey. My Sincerest Condolences

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My condolences and prayers to the entire Swanson family. May the Lord comfort you all during this time of bereavement. Pastor's Aide Ministry Shiloh NS Baptist Church Stafford,VA.

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Ken, you will Be missed around Family Dollars were I normally would see you. Prayers and condolences to the Entire Swanson Family. Love always, Kisha Dillard

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RIP my Friend! Gone to soon. Prayers for the Entire Waller/Swanson Family. 🙏😘

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RIP Ken! You were such a sweet person. Prayers for your Family and Friends. 🙏

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Sending the family my condolences, prayers and love. Ken will be missed.

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In behalf of the Greater Faith Church,Our prayers are with the family. There will be a time of no more. Revelation 21:4 say no more tears, no death,no more sorrow, nor crying,pain and suffering will be no more.all these things are passed away.We pray that these words will give you comforting at this time.. Elder Thomas Betts

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Theresa Blount

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My deepest sympathy and prayers for the Swanson family. Theresa & Donnie Blount Swan Quarter, Nzc

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My Condolences and Prayers to the entire Swanson family. May The Good Lord comfort you all doing your time of sorrow.

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Our deepest sympathy to the Swanson family. Peter and Willie Mae Harris

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Ken will be greatly missed. A wonderful young man and a awesome handy man. Always there to help. Continued Prayers for my family 💕 Gerald & Michelle Kidd

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Sorry for the lost. I just heard that Apple past away. He is not suffering any more. My prayers goes out to his family may God hold them together at their time of need. The Belcher Family

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We are sorry to hear of your Loss, Sending condolences and a Heartfelt prayer that God's loving presence will bring Comfort to the Family. The Life Society, Hazel W. Spencer, President.

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Love you baby rest in peace rest in Jesus big Bro.Lwrence!

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I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Ken my condolences goes out to the family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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