~ 
On Friday, August 31, 2007, our beloved son, brother, father, stepfather, uncle and soul mate, David Lee Swinson, slipped into eternal rest. 
David was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Norfolk, Virginia. He served in the United States Navy in a Fighter Squadron in Vietnam for 13 years. David was Honorably Discharged. He was employed with American Roofing Company for several years until his illness. 
He was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary for many years and a d dicated usher for about 15 years. 
Affectionately loved by both family and friends, David is predeceased by his parents, Buster and Alice Swinson, Bertha Mackey-Swinson, sister Harriet J. Montgomery, brothers Marcus Swinson, Sherman Swinson, Sidney Swinson, Leroy Mackey, Earl Mackey and Vernie L. Mackey. 
Left to cherish his memory is a daughter, Davette (Andre) Burford of Virginia. Beach; three sisters, Jeanette (James) Carr of Chesapeake, Shirley Swinson of Virginia Beach, and Lucille Ferabee ofNorfolk; two brothers, Reginald "Tinker" Swinson of Norfolk and Raymond Mackey of Snowhill, North Carolina; a soul mate of 23 years, Carolyn Williams of No~olk; an aunt, Louise Swinson; three grandchildren, ten stepgrandchildren, ten great grandchildren; a guardian angel, Shakita; a loving brother-in-law, "Florida Boy"; his stick buddy "Frenchie", who took special care of him and a host of loving relatives and friends. 
 
'JJe<u~, 
 
ttj()U ~ j btkd lo. ~ ~ ~ uf -IN.d fPd had a~ plan. j /eqd 
 
HUf ~ I<J ~""' ~ tk lfziih tkzt j wdJ be~ 
 
!J llJiit ~~~~we aalf, ~ I<J Iaiit aiJ<Nd ~ ~. IJfou wilL 
 
be lltUMd, lud !Jam, not /<n ~ 
 
- 
 
)V1uss of Christiun Buriul 
For DQ1Jid Lee Swinson 
 
Born into Life: December 9, 1942 
 
Bom into Eternal Life: August 31, 2007 
 
Basilica ofSaint Mary Ofthe Immaculate Conception 
Norfolk, Virginia 
Friday, September 7, 2007 11:00 A.M. 
Fr. Robert F. Ruth 
Celebrant 
 
 Musical Prelude 
 
Greeting 
 
Sprinkling with Holy Water 
 
Placing of Pall................................................... Basilica Ushers 
 
Entrance Hymn.......................... "We've Come This Far By Faith" (#225) 
 
Entrance Procession 
 
Placing of Christian Symbol................................Vemtonio Swinson 
Opening Prayer Liturgy of the Word 
First Reading: Wisdom 3: 1-6, 9 ........................Helen Cooper-Young 
Psalm 27 
 
Response: 
 
"The Lord is my light and my salvation" 
 
Second Reading: Romans 6:3-9.....................Rev. Alice Montgomery Gospel Acclamation: "Alleluia" 
 
Gospel: John 14:1-6 
 
Homily 
 
Intercessions 
 
Liturgy ofthe Eucharist 
 
Offertory Hymn................................ "Lead Me, Guide Me" (#168) Gifts to Al1Br: Basilica Ushers 
 
Memorial Acclamation: "Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again" 
The Great Amen 
The Lord's Prayer 
Gesture ofPeace 
Lamb of God 
 
Communion Rite Communion Hymn..................................... "Taste and See" (#129) Tribute....... .... .....................................Lisa Montgomery, Niece Meditation Hymn.................................................John Breazeale 
"His Eye is on the Sparrow" Incensation of Coffin 
<(Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom" 
Final Commendation Come to his aid 0 Saints of God, come meet him angels of the Lord 
Refrain: Receive him soul, 0 Holy One; Present him now to God Most High May Christ who called you, take you home and angels lead you to Abraham. R. Give him eternal rest 0 Lord, may light unending shine on him. R. I know that my Redeemer lives, the last day I shall rise again. R. Prayer of Commendation Recessional Hymn........................................ "Goin' Up Yonder" 
Professional Services: Fitchett Funeral Home Interment: Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans' Cemetery 
Suffolk, Virginia 
Pallbearers Family and Friends 
Acknowledgement 
The family of the late David Lee Swinson acknowledges with heartfelt appreciation the many comforting prayers and other acts of kindness shown them with the death of our loved one. May God continue to bless each of you.