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GIBSONVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA - Mr. Curtis Ronald "Ronnie" Swearingen, Sr., 71, of Gibsonville passed away at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 27, 2018.
Born in Aiken, SC and moved to North Carolina in 1982, he was the husband of Rebecca "Becky" Swearingen, who survives and the son of Curtis L. Swearingen and Earlene Rhoden Swearingen, both deceased.
In addition to his wife of the home, survivors include his son, Curtis "Curt" Ronald Swearingen, Jr. of Greensboro; two step-children, Amy Rethaford Burne of Greenville, NC and Dale Rethaford of Gibsonville; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Donnie Swearingen of North Augusta, SC; sister, Kaye Wilson of Salisbury; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a step-daughter, Michelle Rethaford
The funeral service will be conducted at Macedonia Lutheran Church on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 10:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial will be held at Alamance Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Macedonia Lutheran Church, 421 West Front Street, Burlington, NC 27215.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is assisting the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com.
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February 12, 2018
Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11
Claire Harless
January 31, 2018
Momma and I are thinking of you guys and praying for your healing. Ronnie was an awesome man that was always full of jokes and easily made anyone smile. We will truly miss him. We love you all!!
Glenda Distler
January 30, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy. Glenda Kaney Distler,high school classmate.
Mary jane Smith
January 30, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Mary Jane & Al
Lucie Hinshaw
January 30, 2018
Becky so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Paul Frye
January 30, 2018
Truly sorry to learn of Ronnie's passing. May God comfort you at this time, and give you His peace and understanding.
Paul and Pam Frye
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