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In memory of
Cordell "Tommy" Thomas Swann
March 20, 1942 - January 22, 2024
Mar 20, 1942 - Jan 22, 2024
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Cordell Thomas "Tommy" Swann, 81, of Twentynine Palms, CA, passed away on January 22, 2024.
Cordell Thomas Swann (Tommy, as his family liked to call him) was born on March 20th 1942, the third of five children, born to Thomas Cordell Swann and Daisy Bell Massingill in the small town of Hilham Tennessee. The family came to California when Tommy was just five years old, and eventually settled in Huntington Beach, California. While in high …
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One of my favorite memories of my dad was when my son Brandon was about 4 weeks old. My dad suggested that we head to t…
One of my favorite memories of my dad was when my son Brandon was about 4 weeks old. My dad suggest…
One of my favorite memories of my dad was when my son Brandon wa…
I remember getting on uncles shoulders when I was little and mess up his hair he used to get so mad at me but it never …
I remember getting on uncles shoulders when I was little and mess up his hair he used to get so mad…
I remember getting on uncles shoulders when I was little and mes…
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What were Cordell's favorite movies?
Starship Troopers... we watched that movie with him 10 zillion times ....
Starship Troopers... we watched that movie with him 10 zillion times ....
Starship Troopers... we watched that movie with him 10 zillion times ....
What causes did Cordell care about most?
finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
What were Cordell's favorite vacation spots?
Much to his wife's chagrin ... he was a terminal homebody
Much to his wife's chagrin ... he was a terminal homebody
Much to his wife's chagrin ... he was a terminal homebody
What were Cordell's favorite ways to spend free time?
with his wife, kids and grandkids
with his wife, kids and grandkids
with his wife, kids and grandkids
Timeline
Born
March 20th, 1942
Graduated from high school
1960
Huntington Beach, CA
Met Christine Swann
1968
Huntington Beach, CA
Survived by
Jon Swann
Brother
Kerry Long
Daughter
Brandon Long
Grandson
Ayden Long
Grandson
Isabella Long
Granddaughter
Molly Long
Granddaughter
Jacob Swann
Grandson
Christine Swann
Wife
Cornella Kitchell
Sister
Jennifer Swann
Daughter-in-law
Penny John
Niece
Brenda Vazquez
Niece
Kennedy Swann
Granddaughter
Jon Swann
Brother
Greg Swann
Nephew
Ben Vlasis
Nephew
Ethan Ostrandrr
Nephew
David Best
Uncle
Susan Koff
Sister-in-law
David Herrera
Brother-in-law
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Method of disposition
Cremation
Funeral services provided by
O'Connor Mortuary
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