Mr. Frederick Swinson

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“For Safety Reasons, the Family Will Be Observing The Funeral Home COVID-19’s Rules”

The family members and friends will be observing the COVID-19  Health Rules (Face Masks “over Mouth and Nose” and Social Distancing will be required)

 “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.  My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.  He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.   Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.”  (Psalm 121:1-4)   

In profound sorrow, the Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service join with the Wooten, Gladney and Swinson  families to announce Mr. Frederick “Freddy” Swinson of La Grange, North Carolina, age 74, has completed his earthly journey. 

Mr. Swinson transitioned from labor to reward Wednesday, September 29, 2021 in the Wilson Medical Center in Wilson, North Carolina.  He was lovingly known by his family members and friends as “Freddy”. 

Freddy was born in Lenoir County, North Carolina, March 13, 1947, to the late Mrs. Ina Mae Swinson.

He received his education in the Lenoir County Public School System.

During Mr. Swinson’s working years, he worked as a Master Mason for several Construction Companies.

Mr. Freddy was a teacher.  He taught young men how to perform masonry work.

He loved to eat!  “Freddy” enjoyed listening to soul music and blues music.  Also, “Freddy enjoyed family outings, family cookouts, seeing and being around his family members and friends.

Brother Swinson was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Ina Mae Swinson; his special aunt, Mrs. Flossie White; his sisters, Mrs. Mittie Kornegay, Ms. Ann Harper and Ms. Minnie Swinson; his brother, Mr. Charlie Harper.

 A public visitation will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021 from 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. in the Britt Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 414 East Washington Street, La Grange, North Carolina 28551. 

Also, A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, October 3, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. in the Britt Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 414 East Washington Street, La Grange, North Carolina 28551.  

Interment will follow the Celebration of Life Service in the La Grange Memorial Park Cemetery, 295 West James Street, La Grange, North Carolina 28551.

Brother Freddy leaves to cherish his sweet and loving memories to his sisters, Mrs. Pauline Swinson Wooten and Mrs. Alice Gladney and husband, Mr. Larry, all of La Grange, North Carolina; his best friend/brother, Mr. Emmitt Wooten; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relative and friends.                

Sunday, October 3, 2021, the family members and friends will assemble at Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 East Washington Street, La Grange, North Carolina at 12:30 p.m. in preparation for the family lineup and the Celebration of Life Service.

Floral arrangements may be delivered to Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 414 East Washington Street, La Grange, North Carolina beginning Saturday morning, October 2, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cards, Love-Grams and Condolences may be faxed to Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 252-566-5604 or posted online at www.lagrangefuneralservice.com or by calling Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service at 252-566-5603.

Professional services, of love and care, are entrusted to Britt Funeral Home and Cremation Service, LLC in La Grange, North Carolina.

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