Richard W. Swindell

RICHARD W. SWINDELL

Richard W. Swindell, 70, Hallsville, MO passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at South Hampton Place in Columbia, MO. He was born July 24, 1954, the son of the late Robert Swindell and Ilene (Kramer) Swindell. On February 14, 1978, he was united in marriage to Janet (Counts) Swindell.

In addition to his wife Janet of 46 years, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one son Ryan Swindell of Ft. Worth, TX; one daughter Kristen Townsend of Columbia, MO; his mother Ilene Swindell of Mexico, MO; a sister Rhonda Stockdall and her husband George of Centralia, MO; six grandchildren Darius, Ty, Michael, Parker, Cooper and Lizzie; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many dear friends. 

Richard first worked for A.B. Chance Co in Centralia, MO and later as a Machinist for 3M in Columbia, MO until his retirement. He was a member of Columbia First Assembly of God Church where he served as a former deacon. He loved tractors, especially Ford and John Deere. Richard was a jack of all trades and enjoyed fixing various things. He loved spending time with his church family and his own family, especially all of his grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia, MO. Interment will be in the Centralia City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to service time on Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbia First Assembly of God Church, c/o Oliver Funeral Home, P.O. Box 125, Centralia, MO 65240. Condolences may also be made to the family at www.oliverfuneralhome.net