David Kipley Kip Swindell - 53
Of Salem, VA, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2013, at the Salem Veteran's Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Swindell was born July 8, 1960, in El Paso, TX. His mother is Barbara Chittenden Swindell of Naylor, GA, and his father and step-mother are Paul and Mary Swindell of Valdosta, GA. Mr. Swindell was preceded in death by a brother, Timothy Shane Swindell; his maternal grandparents Annella Wilkes Chittenden and Victor Eugene Chittenden; and his paternal grandfather Bernard Swindell. Mr. Swindell was a Navy veteran, having served both active duty and in the Naval Reserve, and a licensed Electrician. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and his cats. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Steelers. "Thanks for being in my life." – Ellen Moyer
Survivors include: Significant Other/Care Giver, Ellen Moyer, Salem, VA; Sister and Brother-in-Law, Paula and Larry Sheffield, Naylor, GA; Grandmother, Adelaide Swindell , Athens, GA; Aunts and Uncles, Joyce and Grayson Powell, Valdosta, GA, Gay and Bobby Dollar, Abbingdon, VA, Leon and Barbara Chittenden, New Johnsonville, TN, Tommy and Loralee Swindell, Athens, GA, Danford and Beth Swindell, Kettering, Ohio and Niece and Nephew-in-Law, April and Chris Weeks, Gainesville, FL
Per his wishes, Mr. Swindell will be cremated and a memorial service will be held in Valdosta, GA, at a later date. Sympathy may be expressed online at
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. Music Funeral Services of Valdosta, GA, and John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home of Salem, VA, are serving the family.