Rev. H. Carl Swiney, 83, of Willard, passed away on July 29, 2011. He was born on July 28, 1928, in Gladden, MO. Carl pastored many Southern Baptist Churches across the state of Missouri, most recently First Baptist in Willard until his retirement in 1990.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry M. Swiney and Gladys Swiney Barrett and a brother, Harold. Carl is survived by his wife, Beulah, of 62 years, daughter Joyce Mays (Larry), son Doyle (Phyllis), and son Lindel; two brothers, Roger (Jean) and Gerald; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren plus a host of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 31, and funeral services at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, August 1, at Greenlawn East Funeral Home, Springfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the mission fund at South Gate Baptist Church, 5701 S Farm Rd 157, Springfield, MO 65810.