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Swiney Tony Earl [Male] b. 17 MAR 1919 Black Hill - d. 24 JAN 2008 Columbia, MO

Columbia Missourian Newspaper
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Tony Earl Swiney was a man who loved to travel with his wife and never mTony Earl Swiney was a man who loved to travel with his wife and never met a stranger.
They made friends everywhere they went, his daughter Tonya DeLapp said.They made friends everywhere they went, his daughter Tonya DeLapp said.
Mr. Swiney traveled all over the world, including Japan, Europe, Puerto RiMr. Swiney traveled all over the world, including Japan, Europe, Puerto Rico, New Zealand, every Canadian province and each U.S. state.
Mr. Swiney died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. He was 88.Mr. Swiney died Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008. He was 88.
He was born on March 17, 1919, in Black Hill to Benjamin and Mary (DeatherHe was born on March 17, 1919, in Black Hill to Benjamin and Mary (Deatherage) Swiney. He was a direct descendent of Daniel Shedd, who landed on the Massachusetts shore in 1640, and William Shedd, a Revolutionary War soldier.
He married Eunice Cox on April 21, 1946, at the Eglin Air Force Base in FlHe married Eunice Cox on April 21, 1946, at the Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Mr. Swiney served in the military for more than 20 years and was a World WMr. Swiney served in the military for more than 20 years and was a World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veteran. He was also a recruiter for the military in Marshall, Jefferson City and Alton, Ill. After his service, Mr. Swiney and his wife went to England and then stayed in Washington, D.C., for a year. They moved to Columbia in 1955.
???He was very happily married to my mother for 61 years,??? DeLapp sai???He was very happily married to my mother for 61 years,??? DeLapp said. ???A very good example for all the rest of us to follow.???
Mr. Swiney was also a social studies teacher at Jefferson Junior High SchoMr. Swiney was also a social studies teacher at Jefferson Junior High School in Columbia.
His daughter Jennifer Swiney said her dad liked to talk to people. Once, wHis daughter Jennifer Swiney said her dad liked to talk to people. Once, while in Maine, he interviewed the governor, took pictures and incorporated that material into his classroom.
???He tried to make it interesting for his students,??? she said.???He tried to make it interesting for his students,??? she said.
Some of his other interests included being outside and fishing, hiking, caSome of his other interests included being outside and fishing, hiking, camping and canoeing. Even in his 80s, he still liked to chop his own wood.
Mr. Swiney is survived by his wife; two daughters, Tonya DeLapp of MinneapMr. Swiney is survived by his wife; two daughters, Tonya DeLapp of Minneapolis and Jennifer Swiney of Santa Monica, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.
His son, Benjamin Swiney, five brothers and four sisters died earlier.His son, Benjamin Swiney, five brothers and four sisters died earlier.
A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church, 6A visitation will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Calvary Baptist Church, 606 Ridgeway Ave. The service, conducted by the Rev. Brian Evans, will follow at 11 a.m.
A visitation for friends and family in southern Missouri will be heA visitation for friends and family in southern Missouri will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Duncan Funeral Home, 211 S. Main St., Eminence. The burial will follow at 2:30 p.m. with military contingency.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church.Memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church.

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