Steven Randolph Swayngim
May 3, 1964 ~ June 28, 2009
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Steven Randolph Swayngim, 45, of Candler, died on Sunday, June 28, 2009, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mr. Swayngim was a son of Mary "Kitty" Candler Swayngim and of the late Robert Randolph Swayngim.
Mr. Swayngim played football at Western Carolina University. He later worked for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving for four years, and was a member of Hominy Baptist Church. Steve loved his family and many friends.
In addition to his mother, Steve is survived by his son, Joshua Glenn Swayngim; daughter, Rebecca Tan Swayngim; wife, Sofia Dañoso; brother, Douglas C. Swayngim and wife Cindy; and special friend, Michelle Perry.
A memorial service for Mr. Swayngim will be at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at Hominy Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Joe Yelton officiating.
His family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to the Day Stay, Hominy Baptist Church, 135 Candler School Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Family & Friends.The first time Steve came to our home with Michelle for our Sunday family dinner we felt like he was one of us he was so comfortable to be around . He always seemed to enjoy our family times and they also enjoyed him,especially our grandchildren they loved to kid around with him. He very helpful when he was able and we appreciated him. We are so fortunate to have been a part of his life and thank God for sending him to us even though it wasn’t long enough.Our love and prayers are with you all.
Kitty, Josh, Rebecca and Doug: Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I pray God will give you strength for the difficult, minutes, hours and days ahead.
I am so sorry to hear this sad news.
LOVE and sympathy to all of your family. Betty Ponder
Family, and Friends,
So very sorry to hear about Steve, I always enjoyed talking with and being around Steve., Playing ball when we were young and in High school He is one of those guys I was proud to say he was my friend.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve,Pam and Loftin Farmer
Family, and Friends,
So very sorry to hear about Steve, I always enjoyed talking with and being around Steve., Playing ball when we were young and in High school He is one of those guys I was proud to say he was my friend.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve,Pam and Loftin Farmer
Family, and Friends,
So very sorry to hear about Steve, I always enjoyed talking with and being around Steve., Playing ball when we were young and in High school He is one of those guys I was proud to say he was my friend.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve,Pam and Loftin Farmer
Family, and Friends,
So very sorry to hear about Steve, I always enjoyed talking with and being around Steve., Playing ball when we were young and in High school He is one of those guys I was proud to say he was my friend.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Steve,Pam and Loftin Farmer
Kitty and Doug, Don and I are very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing, but praise God, Steve is no longer in pain and I Pray that you may find comfort and peace in that fact.
The Daytons
Kitty and family,
Steve was the first’Candler Kid’ I ever saw. When I came for my interview 31 yrs. ago, I walked into the Candler School gym and Steve and Kitty were shooting basketball during lunch on a workday.It was my pleasure to teach Steve’s children, brother and work with his parents. I guess Bob and Steve are sitting around talking ‘ball’ right now.
Love to you all.
Carol Crider
A lot of places around Candler will never be the same. I will miss you very much my friend. My prayers and shared sorrow are with your family.
I knew Steve for about 7yrs and work with him for almost 3yrs. I remember arguing with him was a daily event. It was also the highlight of my day. It wasn’t a mean arguement, but one of fun.
Steve was one of the toughest men I have ever had the privilege of knowing. This world will be a sadder place without him in it.
I will miss my friend.
Kitty so sorry to hear about the death of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He is having a wonderful homecoming with his dad.
I can’t imagine how it must feel to lose a child. God will wrap his arms aound you and comfort you thru this.
Phil and Debbie Morgan
Dear Kitty and Doug and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. When we think of Steve, we see a big smile… In our kids ‘Hominy Valley’ days there was always Steve and his Dad on the ball field….
We are sure that he, Bob and Charlie are up there talking ball right now.
Steve was special.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Buddy and Irma Rudisill
Too short a time for a great person. I remember all the Little League days. My thoughts and prayer are with all the family.
Swayngim’s’ Family and Loved Ones,
We want you to know your all in our thoughts and prayers. Steve and my dad were taking treatments at the same time and Steve never failed to ask how my dad was doing. He was always concerned and my dad enjoyed talking with him. I so appreciate him taking the time to talk with my dad during this time. Bones always enjoyed running into him during breakfast at the Miami and arguing who was going to pay. Be comforted in knowing he is now spending time once again with his dad. We will truely miss him. We are out of town and wanted to send you our condolences and prayers.
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‘Bones’ & Deanna Roseborough
On behalf of the Brotherhood of RailRoad Signalmen Local 110, I would like to offer our deepest condolences.
Kitty, Doug, Josh, Rebecca, and family: We are saddened during this time of loss but know in your heart Steve is walking tall with the Lord. He is no longer in pain and is looking down comforting those he loved. You are in our prayers!
I am so sorry for your loss. I only had the pleasure of meeting Steve three or four times, but he was one of those people that you could meet once and feel like you knew him for years. I know he brought a smile to my sister’s face and I am grateful for that.
Sincerly,
Ryan Hendrix
Thinking of you during this time.
Kitty, Doug and family, I can’t remember a time when Steve wasn’t in my life. We grew up together and he was always such a special friend. I will love him and miss him so much. My prayers and love are with you all.
My condolences go out to you all. Steve will really be missed. I have known him for many many years and really wish I could be there now.
Jim Campbell
Your entire family is in our thoughts and many prayers of Peace during this time for you all.
Kitty and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.
Love,
Sherry Moore Johnston
Karl Johnston
Kitty, Josh, Rebecca, Doug and family,
We were so incredibly saddened to hear the news of Steve’s passing and will continue to have you all in our hearts, prayers, and thoughts through the days ahead. We are comforted knowing that he is with Bob, in God’s great heaven. We love you all so very much.
Kitty & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time. As time passes, it gets easier as you are able to talk and share all the memories that you have of him. He will continue to be a part of your life until you are able to see him again.
God Bless.
Robbie, Libby & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Steve is definitely in a better place,,,God Bless you all.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this time.
Kitty and family we are so sorry about Steve. We remember him during the time our boys and Steve was in ball together. He was a good friend to us. I saw him a few weeks back at the Miami and he was the same Steve as always came over and talked. He will be missed by all. Our prayers are with you.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Steve during this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that he will suffer no more.
My deepest sympathy to all of Steve’s family. He was a good ‘buddy’ to me during school and afterward. I have many fond memories of playing Little League Baseball with him. You have my sincere thoughts and prayers at this time.
Marty Allen
Dallas, NC
The Swayngim Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. Steve was a good man and would make you laugh. He has many friends and touched the lives of us all. He will be missed. May God Bless you and be by your side through the days ahead.
To rebecca and family, i am sorry to hear about the passing of steve, he was loved very much. Rebecca if you ever need to talk to someone about all this, im here for you. I know what you’re going through. My mother passed away this february, she also had cancer. Its a rough ride, but i know you will get through it, lean on the people you love most and let them lean on you. you will make it i promise.
Sincerly, Dustin Waldrop
Dear Swayngim Family,
Steve was and will always be dear and precious to me. He was always a great friend and had kind words to say. God is able to sustain you during these times if you will draw from His strength. I will pray for you all. Heaven is our Goal, Steve has just beaten us to the finish line.
I am so sorry to hear about Steve. I enjoyed playing football with him and having him as a classmate. He was always so friendly everytime I had seen him in recent years, and that is hard to find these days.
We share in your sorrow and our prayers are with you.
I went to school with Doug and a good friend of mine told me about Steven passing. I did not know him, but I knew Doug and have heard what a wonderful person he was from my friend. Please let Doug know I am terribly sorry for his loss. God Bless you all and your familys. Julie Cogdill Russell
Kitty, Doug, Josh and Rebecca. We are so sorry for the loss of Steve. I have known him from childhood and he was one of the most honest people I have ever met. He always talked strait. He was also a ‘gentle giant’, very compassionate and forgiving. He will be greatly missed in this community.
Dearest Kitty and Family:
I am so sorry to learn of Steve’s death. My girls thought the world of him, I have heard nothing but good things of him.. I wish I had kown him better. I know that he came from one of the best families in the world, as I grew up with you and Eddy. You are in my prayers, Kitty.
Kitty, All my love to you and Steves children. You all are in my prayers. I know what a good person Steve was and what a large hole has been left. Know that you are always in our thoughts and prayers and we will always remember what gift Steve was to all of us.
My thoughts and prayers go to everyone to whom Steve has touched your heart. Though it has been years, I still remember Steve to be a good friend who could always make you smile.
Swayngim Family-
We met Steve through Michelle this past year, and he was always so upbeat and friendly to everyone. What a great guy! Our family had a special place in our hearts for Steve because my Mom recently lost her life to cancer, so we deeply understood all the pain and suffering that comes with this terrible disease. My Dad also enjoyed riding Harleys with Steve. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
David and Misty Hunter
Ben Miller
My prayers go out to everyone in Steve’s family. He was a great friend & will be greatly missed.
It was great to grow up together enjoy the time I spent with Steve. He was a great guy and I am sure a great father. I am sorry, to hear he is gone, but he is talking soprts and feeling good again.
Mrs. Swayngim,
Steve was always one of the nicest guys in school. When dad called me last night and let me know of Steve’s passing it was bittersweet memories. My prayers go to you and Steve’s children during this time. Know that God greeted him with ‘Well done my good and faithful servant.’ May God wrap his arms around your grief during this time and sustain you in the days to come with His love and strength.
Mrs. Swayngim,
I remember your 3rd grade class- listening to you read Uncle Remus stories. It is one of my best memories. I kept stats for the basketball team my Sophomore year in high school and this is when I remember Steve the most. He was one of the nicest, most personable guys on the team. I know Steve will be missed by everyone. Your family has touched many lives over the years. I am very sad for your loss and your family’s loss. I am remembering you all in prayer at this time. Love you.
I have many fond memories of Steve throughout elementary and high school. My heart goes out to his family. I pray the Lord will give you peace in this time of sorrow.
Dear Kitty,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time. Although I did not know Stephen, I grew up knowing Robert and you, so I know he had to be a fine person. May you be comforted and surrounded by Christ’s love.
To the family of Steve – I send my heartfelt sympathy. Hadn’t seen Steve in a while but now that he is with the Lord, I will cherrish the memories of him. Working with Steve and being a friend of his will be forever stored in my memory. Again, I am so sorry.
To the Swayngim family,
My thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to you during this heartbreaking time. Steve will be missed by many people as he always had a smile to share. He lived his life for those around him and now we know he is in no more pain. I extend my prayers for each of you and hope your heart will heal with the love you feel around you. May God bless you.
My dear Kitty and extended family, so sorry to learn of the death of your son. God bless each of you and please take comfort in knowing that your friends will have you in their thoughts and prayers.
Kitty, I hope you remember who I am as I grew up across from Hominy Baptist Church. We were in Asheville and were reading today’s paper with your son’s obituary. I am so sorry to hear this and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Swayngim Family,
So sorry to learn about Steven, I’m sure this has been a difficult time for you and my prayers are with you. Nancy Plemmons Galyean
(Friend of Kitty)
Kitty, I just read of Steve’s passing in the newspaper, & wanted to tell you that I’m thinking of you. We haven’t seen each other in years, but I still love the Kitty that I knew. I remember Steve when he was a child, & know that this is breaking your heart. May God really bless you & Steve’s children.
He is in His care.
I just found out about Steve’s passing. I am so sorry to hear about this. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always.
…for the Lord shall be thine
everlasting light, and the days
of thy mourning shall be ended.
Isaiah 60:20
May you remember always
that, for every sorrow,
there is comfort…
for every sadness,
there is healing…
for each loss–
the promise of new life.
Nancy Wright Sluder and Family
To Steve’s family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I went to high school with him and he was always a nice guy.
Mrs. Swayngim and Family,
There is peace for Steve, We went to elem/high school together, what a crazy redhead. I saw him at HV football game this past fall. We sat and talked and I remember those words and so! No more pain or horrible suffering. What a reuion in the Wonderful Heavens. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Steve will be greatly missed.
Kitty, we are so sorry to hear about Steven. Our prayers are with you and all of the family. May God Bless You, Gerry and Frieda
Kitty,Rebecca,Josh,Doug,and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I remember Steve as a gifted athlete, and a proud father. He was always supporting the Jets no matter what! He will be missed by all. God be with all of you during you time of loss.
Becca, we are very sorry for your loss. We really loved Steve and he was such a great guy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Lisa Norton-Core, Stefanie and Samantha Norton
Steve and his family have meant so much to us over the years! We have many wonderful memories that we will always cherish. Just the mention of his name brings a smile to our faces. Thoughts and prayers will always be with his family!!!!!
My deepest sympathy to all Steve’s loved ones.
Our deepest sympathy goes to Steves Wife, Kids and Loved Ones, He was a super guy and it was a true pleasure working with him at Norfolk Southern for the Past 11 years he will truly be missed. God Bless you all.
Mrs Swayngim, so sorry to hear steve..Was very shocked. Steve was a good friend to everyone. He will really be missed. Hope you and your family can be comforted by that. Take care and You are in my prayers…Steve Yarborough
Dear Family,Steve was my hero and always will be.He had away of making you love him from the first time you met him.I had the privilege of working with him on the railroad for 10 years.He was my best friend,room mate,and my foreman for many years.He always said he had my back if I needed him,and that was a great honor to have from such a man.Steve made us all smile on the railroad.We had so many great times together.I have so many stories to tell about him to all my friends that never got to meet him and they all say ‘He must have been a great friend to have!’ Any time you guys want to talk of Steve just give me a call.828-735-1650 With love,Darrel & Tammy
We are so sorry about the passing of BIG CUZ. We will miss him so very much. He was more than great friend he was family, we loved him dearly. If you should ever need anything we will always be there for you (if you need an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on or a hand to lift you up or just to hold). We would like to thank everyoue (family and friends) for making us apart of youR family as BIG CUZ did.
‘A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.’
Proverbs 18:24
Our deapest sympathy
Love Tira & CUZ
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.Steve was a good person and always had time to talk.He will be missed by all.
Dear Kitty, Doug, Rebecca and Josh,
I’m very sorry for your loss as you very well know by now that Steve was a wonderful man and a great friend. We will all miss him very much. He was like a brother to me growing up and I will miss him dearly.
Rebecca Gudger