This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonCollins10 Surnames: Swain, Pinnix, Wishon, Bryant, Pardue, Anderson, Alexander Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.northcarolina.counties.yadkin/4383/mb.ashx Message Board Post: HAMPTONVILLE - Mr. Alvis Odell "Pete" Swaim, 83, of Sparks Road, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010 at the Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. He was born May 6, 1926 in Surry County to the late P.W. and Lizzie Pinnix Swaim. Mr Swaim was retired from Sunbeam Corporation, enjoyed farming, and was a member of Swan Creek Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Air Force. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Odell Swaim in 1998; a grandson, Johnny Swaim; two sisters, Olene Wishon, V.L. Bryant; and a brother, Jack Swaim. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Rebecca Pardue Swaim; a granddaughter, Crystal (Ricky) Anderson, Hamptonville; great-granddaughter, Croslee Anderson; and a sister, Annie Sue Alexander. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Jonesville. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery by the Rev. J! oe Souther and full military honors by Yadkin VFW Post 10346. Gentry Family Funeral Service of Jonesville is serving the Swaim Family. Online condolences may be made to www.gentryfuneral service.com. Published in Winston-Salem Journal on March 5, 2010 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.