Karl Arthur Swope, age 72, passed away April 29, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born to Arthur and Farris Swope on August 13, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Karen Gill Swope; Daughter Leslie Swope Monroe (husband Todd); Son Luke Swope (fiancee Paulette); Grandchildren Aislie Monroe and Reilly Monroe; Sisters Barbara Swope Grace and Patti Rieker Hansen; Niece Pam Grace Townsend; and Sister in law Paula Gill.

Karl was a man of many talents and worked hard his whole life.  Enlisting in the Air Force after high school, he became a jet engine mechanic during the Vietnam War.  After leaving the military he enrolled in Chiropractic college. Once he retired from Chiropractic practice, he helped his Dad with construction projects. He was a general contractor for Prost Builders and a general handyman before he stepped into full retirement.  He fully embraced the role of Pop-Pop, family handyman, and prayer champion.

He loved living a quiet life close to family and marveled at the heavenly display morning and night. 1Thessalonians 4:11-12

He had a ready testimony, and his deepest desire was for everyone to know the truth, whose name is Jesus.

Donations to Safe Haven Now, our local food pantry and thrift store in Rogersville MO would be appreciated.  Please indicate ‘in memory of Karl Swope’ on the check.

Safe Haven Now

117E. Center Street

Rogersville MO 65742

There will be a service in his honor at 1:30 PM, Friday, May 24, 2024, at Fellowship Bible Church, Rogersville, MO, with a visitation following at 2:30-4:30 PM. There will be a committal service and burial at Missouri Veterans Cemetery, 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

Casual dress please. He’d appreciate relaxed comfortable attire. If you have some red in your closet he’d love for you to wear it at his service on Friday.  He wore red on Fridays to “Remember Everyone Deployed. ”