Harold Swofford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Harold Swofford of Mulberry Grove, Illinois, who passed away on September 7, 2025 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William J. Swofford and Velma M. Swofford (Roberts); his wife Judith Ann LaDuke; his grandson Douglas Emerick; and his siblings, Otis, Sidney, Raymond, James, Everett, Donald Swofford, Nola Weaver, Retha Blain and Wilma Meyer.
He is survived by: his children, Curt Swofford (Diane) of Vandalia, Kathy (Kent Emerick) of Vandalia and Sandy (Scott Snider) of Salem; his grandchildren, Mindy (Christopher Birkner) of St. Genevieve, MO, Michael Emerick (Carrie) of Hanover Park, Andrea Emerick of Titusville, FL, Travis Emerick of Centralia, Brooke (Donny Sager) of Shelbyville, KY, Olivia Snider, Ben Myatt of Shelbyville, KY and Blake Swofford of Vandalia; his great grandchildren, Corie (Cody Smith), Hunter Sasse (Annika), Xadric Lassor (Leah), Harlequin Lassor, Owen Birkner, Luke Birkner, Jersey Rakers, Alex Emerick, Clara Emerick, Blaire Sager, Dawson Sager and Alara Myatt; and his great great grandchildren, Grace, Maddie, Avery, Aiden and Rydian. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be made to McInturff Cemetery.
