Samuel Ray Swinney Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Samuel Ray Swinney (Hertford, North Carolina), who passed away on February 15, 2026 at the age of 79. 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, Robert Jasper Swinney and Carrie Payne Swinney; and his sister Bonnie Swinney Sawyers of Collinsville. He is survived by: his brothers, James Swinney of Axton, Glen Swinney of Axton, Charles Swinney of Axton and Noah of Axton; his wife Karen Bisel Swinney; his sons, Danny Swinney (Michele) of Hertford, David R. Swinney (Hope) of Edenton and Darrell Swinney (Susan) of Hertford; his grandchildren, Ruth Swinney Umphlette (Thomas), Emma Swinney, Noah Swinney, Wyatt D. Swinney Sr. (Lauralei), Destiny Swinney, Darius Swinney, Santana Swinney, Demitri Swinney and Bradley Carmichael; his great grandchildren, Wyatt D. Swinney, Jr. and Wells Swinney; and his siblings, Maxine Swinney Mays (Steve) of Spencer and Marshall Swinney (Wanda) of Axton.
Memorials may be made to World Hope International, Attn: Gift Processing, P.O. Box 743794, Atlanta, GA, 30374-3794.
