Raymond Warren Swinson

Raymond Warren Swinson, age 87, of Valdosta, Georgia, passed away, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta, Georgia. Raymond was born October 27, 1934 in Baxley, Appling County, Georgia to the late Frankie Durden Thrower and Emory Swinson. After twenty-one years nine months and six days, Raymond retired from the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Communications Expert. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He loved his family dearly, enjoyed reading Westerns and watching the Atlanta Braves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pearl Hilliard Swinson; a son, Stan Swinson; and six brothers.
Survivors include: a daughter: Ruby Swinson of Valdosta, Georgia; grandson, Alex W. Stubbs, Jr. ( Amanda) of Naylor, Georgia, granddaughter, Ginger Ambron (Trevor) Valdosta, Georgia, granddaughter, Heather Swinson of Lakeland, Georgia, grandson, Eric Swinson of Valdosta, Georgia, granddaughter, Holly Studstill of Nashville, Georgia, and granddaughter, Kayla Swinson of Nashville, Georgia; great-grandchildren: Brooke, Audrey, Shelby, Evan, T.J., Caitlin, Tyler, Landon, Elizbeth, Jordan and Bryton; sister, Mary Thrower Reddell of New Orleans, Louisiana; a number of nieces and nephews and extended family; a best friend, Henry Robinson of Valdosta, Georgia.
Funeral services will be held 10 o’clock am, Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Music Funeral Services, Valdosta Chapel with burial to follow in Douglas City Cemetery, Douglas, Georgia. The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, Friday, August 12, 2022 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Raymond Warren Swinson family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services, Valdosta.