He was a Rehabilitation Counselor and a Methodist. He was the son of the late James Lee Swayze and Myrtis Ruth Dungan Swayze and was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Lee Swayze and one sister, Nina Ruth Pamplin.
Survivors include one son, Shannon Diotte of Sheridan; two step children, Mike Swayze and LeAnn Tucker, both of Green Hill; two brothers, Phillip Arnold Swayze of Centerville, VA and Charles Swayze of Collins; six grandchildren.
Condolences(8)
Alex
, TX Wednesday, December 30, 2009 For Leighann and Mike Swazye I am sorry for your loss god truly will take care of what is needed to be done he knows. You have always been a true child blood doesnt make it so.Jacqueline Swayze
, VA Friday, December 25, 2009 I regret that I did not have the chance to spend more time with Uncle Vance. I have always, and WILL always, remember him fondly. I will always treasure his dry wit, gentle nature, and willingness to listen.Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers, I will miss my Uncle Vance.
Vonnie Thomason
Montrose, AR Friday, December 25, 2009 I knew Vance all my life and always enjoyed visiting with him,he will be missed.Elizabeth & Sharon Jackson
Rison, AR Thursday, December 24, 2009 Mrs. LeAnn,We are so sorry to hear about your dad passing away! May God be with you and your family in this time of need!!! May God just lay His hand of mercy on you and help comfort you and the family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family!!!
LEWIS GARDNER
HOT SPRINGS, AR Thursday, December 24, 2009 VANCE WILL BE SORELY MISSEDHarry & Peggy Densmore
Star City, AR Thursday, December 24, 2009 May God Bless the family, Enjoyed Vance every time I was able to talk with him. Will miss him a lot. May he rest in peace.Karon Beavers
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 23, 2009 So sorry to hear about Vance's death. Please know that you all are in my prayers. Vance was truly a very kind and sweet person. I pray that the Lord will comfort you all during this time.Joyce Smith
Monticello, AR Wednesday, December 23, 2009 I worked with Vance at Burlington back in the '70'sAlways got along well with him. I worked in payrol and he worked at the Spinning Plant.