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William Swayze

June 8, 1932 — February 6, 2018

William Swayze

William A. "Sonny" Swayze, 85, of Benton, Arkansas passed away February 6, 2018. He was born June 8, 1932 in Landers, Arkansas to the late Ethrim Denson and Tabitah (Ross) Swayze.
Sonny was a member of River Street Church of Christ. He was raised in Malvern in a large family of thirteen children. Sonny served in the United States Army and Navy and is a veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Benton VFW, where he met his precious wife. Sonny was a hard-working man and enjoyed spending time at his farm and taking care of his cows. His favorite time of day was his personal coffee time at 2:00 in the morning.
Preceding Sonny in death are his parents; and ten brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his loving wife of twenty years, Eloise Swayze of Benton, Arkansas; two children: Diane House and husband Larry of Cabot, Arkansas and William A. "Tony" Swayze and wife Ginger of Lonsdale, Arkansas; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Maxie Swayze and wife Arnetha of Malvern, Arkansas; two sisters: Janet Covington of Nashville, Tennessee and Jean Pilcher of Malvern, Arkansas; and a host of family and friends who love Sonny and will miss him always.
Reception visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, February 8, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home, 322 N. Market St., Benton. Funeral service, officiated by Rev. Dennis Gage, held at 10:00 AM, Friday, February 9, at Smith-Benton Funeral Home.
Services entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.

Reception Visitation

FEB 8. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)

Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015

Funeral Service

FEB 9. 10:00 AM (CST)

Smith - Benton Funeral Home
322 N. Market St.
Benton, AR, 72015
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