Wayne Swords Liberty, SC Wayne H. Swords, 78, of 268 Cherokee Drive, passed on to his heavenly home, Saturday, April 18, 2020. Born in Liberty, he was the son of the late Thomas Earl and Alma Revis Swords. He retired from BellSouth after 38 years of service. Wayne was a longtime loyal member and PastContinue Reading
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Wayne Swords
Liberty, SC
Wayne H. Swords, 78, of 268 Cherokee Drive, passed on to his heavenly home, Saturday, April 18, 2020. Born in Liberty, he was the son of the late Thomas Earl and Alma Revis Swords. He retired from BellSouth after 38 years of service. Wayne was a longtime loyal member and Past Master of Tate Masonic Lodge #292, A.F.M. and he served two terms as mayor of Norris from 1968-1972. He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Norris for 55 years. He loved serving the Lord and served in many different roles over the years including as a deacon and treasurer. He was also a faithful servant of the Lord on many different mission trips over the years representing Norris in many different places, especially in Cumberland, Kentucky as Campers on Mission. He also served with the S.C. Baptist Convention with disaster relief.
Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Janie Maw Swords of the home; a son, Andy Swords and his wife Heather of Liberty; a sister, Sherrill Henderson and her husband Larry of Liberty; a brother in law, Melvin Maw of Central; a grandson, Nathan Swords and his wife Kasey of Liberty; a granddaughter, Emileigh Swords of Liberty; two great grandchildren, Scout and Hudson Swords of Liberty; several nieces and nephews; and his very special friend and companion, Ellie.
In addition to his parents he was predeceased by a sister in law LeRay Maw.
Due to the current health crisis concerning COVID19 and CDC guidelines for social distancing, a private memorial service will be held First Baptist Church of Norris. Burial will be at Liberty Memorial Gardens.
A recorded video of the service will be available Tuesday, April 21, 2020 by visiting www.libertymortuary.com Please visit his tribute wall and simply click on the video link. You may also leave a condolence to the family there as well.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Club 180 Ministries, PO Box 561/716 School Road Cumberland, KY 40823 or First Baptist Church of Norris Mission Team, PO Box 130 Norris, SC 29667
Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements.
ruthie wilson
left a message on April 23, 2020:
Janie You all are in My Prayers asking God the God of all Comfort to surround you all with his Love and Peace I can remember the first time I met You and Wayne and the other Missionary a few Years ago when you were with Merizdo and you always kept in touch with Me, even at Club 180 We stayed in touch You all were sent by God and was a truly bless to Us all He is absent from the Body but present with The Lord rest in peace Wayne until We met again on the other side.
Ron Alexander
left a message on April 23, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Judy Smith Lindsay
left a message on April 23, 2020:
Dear Janie and family members, I send my deep sympathy to you and your family for the passing of Wayne. It was so good to see both you and Wayne at our Class Reunion in October. At that gathering it was not possible to sit and chat with you two as I would have liked but I remember you both as very special people. One of my memories of Wayne about fifteen years ago is a visit he made to the home of my neighbor and to me when he learned that I lived next door. We had a wonderful conversation about our times and lives since our high school days. I learned of Wayne's dedication to his faith from this neighbor, that he served his Lord faithfully and that he was a loved member of his church and community. He will be missed but remembered well by those who knew him. My love and prayers to you and your family as you grieve and adjust to his loss. Sincerely, Judy Smith Lindsay
Louise Harrison
left a message on April 22, 2020:
The service was very nice. I'm glad the funeral home was equipped to do this for those who couldn't be there in person.
Henry & Teresa Hughes
left a message on April 21, 2020:
I will always remember Mr.Wayne. He was a good man and we loved him.
Henry and Teresa Hughes
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mark Holliday
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Mrs. Swords, Andy, and family, I'm sorry to hear of Mr Swords' passing. I know how you feel. All of you are in our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Broadus Moody
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Praying for the family. Wayne was a great servant of the Lord. He will be greatly missed. God bless each of you. Preacher Moody and Ann
Maxine Clardy
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Sorry for your loss. Buddy & Maxine Clardy
Jerry Miller
left a message on April 20, 2020:
I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I worked with Wayne when he first came to work with Bell Telephone. I had only been working there myself for about 6 months. I always admired him for his great demeanor and work ethic. I remember his dry wit and chuckle. In recent years, I would run into him from time to time at high school football game or Margaret's Cafe. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace.
Jerry M Miller and wife, Betty Bolding Miller
Carl S Bagwell
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Janie and family there is a consolation of knowing where your loved ones are and knowing the life that Wayne lived all these years while on this earth and now he's with THE LORD and knowing that you will see him again soon.This will be a comfort in knowing this day after day. My family and I will be praying for you! Carl,Sharon,Cameron Bagwell
Walt & Judy Stephens
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Billy Lewis
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Wayne Atkinson
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Janie, sorry for your loss of Wayne. Am praying for you. Wayne Atkinson
sara merck
left a message on April 19, 2020:
So sorry to hear about Wayne you and your family are in our prayers
Sherry Terry
left a message on April 19, 2020:
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. Praying for you Janie and all the family. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around each one of you and comfort you. He was a good man and will be missed by all that knew him.
Sam Hughes
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Janie and family: I am saddened and shocked to learn of Wayne's untimely death! Just saw you two in October 2019 during our HS Reunion lunch and Wayne appeared to be in great health. I offer my sincere and deep sympathy to you and all the family during this time of sorrow. May God bless and comfort you and hold you in his ever loving hands! Wayne was a very caring person and set a superb example. He surely will be missed. Please let me know if I can assist you in any way.
A former classmate and long time friend! Sam Hughes, Colorado Springs, CO
Katie Robinson
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Condolences for your loss. He was well loved and will be deeply missed.
April Lavoie
left a message on April 19, 2020:
I am so sorry for you loss. He will be missed.
Walt & Judy Stephens
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Sherry Terry
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Nancy (Gillespie) Deal
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
David Trotter
left a message on April 19, 2020:
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I worked with him many years at Bell South. He was a fine and a good friend. He will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers go out to the family.
David Trotter
Angie Kelly
left a message on April 18, 2020:
I'll miss my Sunday morning hugs and you sense of humor on our mission trips! You were a true man of God and I will miss you dearly! Love~Angie
Gerald Robinson
left a message on April 18, 2020:
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. We worked together for many years. We came to work with Southern Bell on the exact same day at Easley. We worked on line crew together and later he went inside to the switch room and I went into the cable department.
I remember the times when Wayne and Janie and my wife , Carleen and I would go to Clemson football games. That was many years ago but it is still a cherished memory.
I will keep you in my prayers and watch the memorial service when it is posted.
Gerald Robinson
Donna Anne Faulkenberry
left a message on April 18, 2020:
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will be praying for all you.
Tammy Peeples
left a message on April 18, 2020:
Going to church at Norris when I was growing up , Wayne was always there , I have so many fond memories of Wayne and Janie , they are and have always been special to me and I love them dearly . Praying for you Janie , Andy , Heather and family and Sherrill and Larry and family .We Love You .Randy and Tammy Peeples .
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ruthie wilson
left a message on April 23, 2020:
Janie You all are in My Prayers asking God the God of all Comfort to surround you all with his Love and Peace I can remember the first time I met You and Wayne and the other Missionary a few Years ago when you were with Merizdo and you always kept in touch with Me, even at Club 180 We stayed in touch You all were sent by God and was a truly bless to Us all He is absent from the Body but present with The Lord rest in peace Wayne until We met again on the other side.
Ron Alexander
left a message on April 23, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Judy Smith Lindsay
left a message on April 23, 2020:
Dear Janie and family members, I send my deep sympathy to you and your family for the passing of Wayne. It was so good to see both you and Wayne at our Class Reunion in October. At that gathering it was not possible to sit and chat with you two as I would have liked but I remember you both as very special people. One of my memories of Wayne about fifteen years ago is a visit he made to the home of my neighbor and to me when he learned that I lived next door. We had a wonderful conversation about our times and lives since our high school days. I learned of Wayne's dedication to his faith from this neighbor, that he served his Lord faithfully and that he was a loved member of his church and community. He will be missed but remembered well by those who knew him. My love and prayers to you and your family as you grieve and adjust to his loss. Sincerely, Judy Smith Lindsay
Louise Harrison
left a message on April 22, 2020:
The service was very nice. I'm glad the funeral home was equipped to do this for those who couldn't be there in person.
Henry & Teresa Hughes
left a message on April 21, 2020:
I will always remember Mr.Wayne. He was a good man and we loved him.
Henry and Teresa Hughes
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mark Holliday
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Mrs. Swords, Andy, and family, I'm sorry to hear of Mr Swords' passing. I know how you feel. All of you are in our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything.
Broadus Moody
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Praying for the family. Wayne was a great servant of the Lord. He will be greatly missed. God bless each of you. Preacher Moody and Ann
Maxine Clardy
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Sorry for your loss. Buddy & Maxine Clardy
Jerry Miller
left a message on April 20, 2020:
I am so sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I worked with Wayne when he first came to work with Bell Telephone. I had only been working there myself for about 6 months. I always admired him for his great demeanor and work ethic. I remember his dry wit and chuckle. In recent years, I would run into him from time to time at high school football game or Margaret's Cafe. He will be missed by all who knew him. Rest In Peace.
Jerry M Miller and wife, Betty Bolding Miller
Carl S Bagwell
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Janie and family there is a consolation of knowing where your loved ones are and knowing the life that Wayne lived all these years while on this earth and now he's with THE LORD and knowing that you will see him again soon.This will be a comfort in knowing this day after day. My family and I will be praying for you! Carl,Sharon,Cameron Bagwell
Walt & Judy Stephens
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Billy Lewis
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Wayne Atkinson
left a message on April 20, 2020:
Janie, sorry for your loss of Wayne. Am praying for you. Wayne Atkinson
sara merck
left a message on April 19, 2020:
So sorry to hear about Wayne you and your family are in our prayers
Sherry Terry
left a message on April 19, 2020:
I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. Praying for you Janie and all the family. May the Lord wrap His loving arms around each one of you and comfort you. He was a good man and will be missed by all that knew him.
Sam Hughes
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Janie and family: I am saddened and shocked to learn of Wayne's untimely death! Just saw you two in October 2019 during our HS Reunion lunch and Wayne appeared to be in great health. I offer my sincere and deep sympathy to you and all the family during this time of sorrow. May God bless and comfort you and hold you in his ever loving hands! Wayne was a very caring person and set a superb example. He surely will be missed. Please let me know if I can assist you in any way.
A former classmate and long time friend! Sam Hughes, Colorado Springs, CO
Katie Robinson
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Condolences for your loss. He was well loved and will be deeply missed.
April Lavoie
left a message on April 19, 2020:
I am so sorry for you loss. He will be missed.
Walt & Judy Stephens
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Sherry Terry
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Nancy (Gillespie) Deal
left a message on April 19, 2020:
Lit a candle in memory of Wayne H. Swords
David Trotter
left a message on April 19, 2020:
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. I worked with him many years at Bell South. He was a fine and a good friend. He will be greatly missed. Our love and prayers go out to the family.
David Trotter
Angie Kelly
left a message on April 18, 2020:
I'll miss my Sunday morning hugs and you sense of humor on our mission trips! You were a true man of God and I will miss you dearly! Love~Angie
Gerald Robinson
left a message on April 18, 2020:
So sorry to hear of Wayne's passing. We worked together for many years. We came to work with Southern Bell on the exact same day at Easley. We worked on line crew together and later he went inside to the switch room and I went into the cable department.
I remember the times when Wayne and Janie and my wife , Carleen and I would go to Clemson football games. That was many years ago but it is still a cherished memory.
I will keep you in my prayers and watch the memorial service when it is posted.
Gerald Robinson
Donna Anne Faulkenberry
left a message on April 18, 2020:
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will be praying for all you.
Tammy Peeples
left a message on April 18, 2020:
Going to church at Norris when I was growing up , Wayne was always there , I have so many fond memories of Wayne and Janie , they are and have always been special to me and I love them dearly . Praying for you Janie , Andy , Heather and family and Sherrill and Larry and family .We Love You .Randy and Tammy Peeples .
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