David A. Swoope Sr.

David A. “Tony” Swoope, Sr, went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2012. He was born on June 4, 1937 in Iron Gate, Virginia, the son of the late Cromer James Swoope, Sr., and Jane Showalter Swoope. Tony served his country in the United States Navy and National Guard. He was retired from Prices Appliances. Tony had been a farmer for many years and loved tractors and gardening. He especially loved growing figs and sharing his bounty with friends and neighbors. Tony had been a member of Charity United Methodist Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Robin Rainne; sisters, Jean Anne Withers and Bonna Vaughan; and brothers, Jimmy, Wayne and Butch Swoope.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 55 years, Juanita March Swoope; daughter, Donna Strickland and son, David A. Swoope, Jr; 3 grandchildren, Bobby, Ashley, and Courtney; 3 great-grandchildren; Courtland, Londyn Raine and Alex Lee; 3 brothers, Ronald, Michael and Steven Swoope; his four legged daughter, Maggie and numerous other loving relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2:30 PM in Charity United Methodist Church, 4080 Charity Neck Road in Virginia Beach by Reverend Rob Roberson with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to the Charity Church Building fund in Tony’s name.