Eldridge L. Swinson, age 75, of Sarasota, Florida, formerly of Chester, Virginia died July 31, 2007.
The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Friday, August 5, at the Chester Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at Sunset Memorial Park in Chester.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret; sons Richard and David Swinson; daughter Beverly Vaughan, and six grandchildren.
He was a dedicated employee of the CSX Railroad for 30 years, and after retirement, volunteered his time and talents to build homes for Habitat for Humanity. He was a loving husband and devoted father who will be greatly missed.
Memorial contributions may be made to TideWell Hospice, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fl 34238 or to the local Hospice. Condolences may be registered at
www.jtmorriss.com
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