Arvel Melvin Swanson
March 31, 1920 - April 12, 2009
Arvel Melvin Swanson 89, of Rink Dam Road, Taylorsville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice House, Winston Salem. He was born March 31, 1920 in Cherokee County, to the late James Swanson and Josie Victoria Mason Swanson. He served in the US Army in WWII. He was a member of Temple Hill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Geneva Stella Swanson; and his second wife, Audrey Jane Swanson. He is survived by one son, Jim Swanson of Maiden; three daughters, Cathie Ann Hodnett of Hickory, Shirley Ann Smith of Mocksville, Connie Eller of Lexington; one sister, Willa McClure of GA.; seven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday April 15, 2009 at 12:00pm noon at Temple Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Byron Repass will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by Hiddenite VFW Post # 10,000 and Taylorsville VFW Post # 5466. The family will receive friends Wednesday 11:00-12:00pm prior to the funeral hour. Memorials may be given to Temple Hill Baptist Church, 4400 Temple Hill Church Rd., Granite Falls, NC 28630.
Arvel Melvin Swanson 89, of Rink Dam Road, Taylorsville, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice House, Winston Salem. He was born March 31, 1920 in Cherokee County, to the late James Swanson and Josie Victoria Mason Swanson.... View Obituary & Service Information