John William Swaim Dies

TRINITY- John William (Bill) Swaim, age 72, passed Tuesday, July 13 at Randolph Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 16 at High Rock Baptist Church; Rev. Ray Swaney and Rev. Jody Harrison officiating. Burial will follow at Pierce's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. Born October 1, 1937 in Randolph County to Samuel Fairfield Swaim and Savanah Stilley Swaim. Survived by his wife, Jane Summey Swaim of the home; daughters, Vanda Hoover and husband Ronnie of Trinity; Joni Routh and husband Fred of Sophia; and Misti Prevatte and husband Doug of Asheboro; Grandchildren, Brandon Hoover and wife Carrie of Rogers, Ark.; Brent Hoover of Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and Dylan Prevatte of Asheboro; Step-Grandchildren, Anthony Routh and wife Erin, and Chad Routh all of Randleman; Step Great Grandchildren, Sadie Routh and Emma Routh. Brother Samuel Swaim and wife Gladys of Maiden and Sisters, Ruby Routh and husband R. P of Greensboro, Gladys McMasters and husband Clark of Staley, Linda Allred and husband Luther of Asheboro and Helen Lawhorn of Liberty.