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Portrait of Joseph William Swinney
In loving memory

Joseph William Swinney

September 8, 1969 – May 31, 2010
Lived 40 years
Willow Cemetery · Haskell, Texas
Matthew 11:28; “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
Life story

Joey Swinney was a light to this world, and so many people miss him daily. He was kind, loving, and funny; more importantly he was the best father and husband any family we could've asked for. He loved the Dallas Cowboys and spending time with his family. He was a hard worker and had the best humor. If Joey loved you, you would always be taken care of and he would always have your back. He has the best laugh and hugs, and he was a fierce protector of his family and friends.

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1969
Born September 8
1976
Joseph was 7 when America celebrated its Bicentennial
1982
Joseph was 13 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1988
Graduated Haskell High School
1991
Joseph was 22 when the Soviet Union dissolved
1998
Joseph was 29 when "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" was published in America
1999
Met Tamara for the first time
1999
Went on first date with Tamara
1999
Proposed to Tamara Lynn Decker
2000
Married Tamara Lynn Decker
2000
Bought first house with Tamara Haskell, TX
2001
First child was born, Tristen Maelynn Swinney
2001
Joseph was 32 when former Texas governor George W. Bush became president
2002
Second Child was born, James William Swinney
2010
Passed away May 31, age 40
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Tristen Swinney 106w

To my dad:

Daddy, I miss you so much everyday. I hope you are proud of the woman I have become. It has been almost 15 years since I have heard your laugh or seen your smile. I cannot wait for the day that I get to see you and hug you again. I'll tell you everything you missed and we will laugh together. I miss you.

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