Shane Swindle

Shane Swindle, age 42, of Northport, passed this life Jan. 26, 2013, at Hospice of West Alabama. A Celebration of Life will be 3 p.m. today at Sunset Funeral Home with Bro. David Kelley officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with Sunset Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider, directing. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Gerald Belcher; grandparents, Floy and Gerald Moore, Lydia and Claude Maddox and Blanche and Arnold Swindle.

Survivors include his wife, Kim Belcher Swindle of Northport; sons, Reed Swindle and Brady Swindle, both of Northport; parents, A.L. and Neta Swindle of Northport; mother-in-law, Seretha Belcher; brother-in-law, Ward Christian; sister-in-law, Tammy Christian; aunts, Minnie Revette and Lisa Baines (Dale); uncle, Philip Swindle (Alisa); and nephews, Tyler Christian, Trey Swindle, and Matthew Baines.

Shane was a graduate of Northside High School and the University of Alabama. He was employed many years at the Cottondale Post Office where he met and made many friends. He had many interests including sports, billiards, guitars, coaching, cars, motorcycles or anything with speed. He loved art and creating whether it was drawing or customizing. He loved making something out of nothing. He pursued his passion for creating by establishing Primitive Cycle Inc. where he was able to build, create and customize motorcycles. Here he met and made so many friends from all walks of life. If you knew him, you knew he was real. He walked the walk and his word was his bond.

He will be remembered as a loyal and loving husband, father, son, and friend to many. Above all, he was an awesome Daddy. His greatest creation and passion was his two fine sons. They did everything together. He lead them in everything and, most importantly, in their faith. He inspired many with his extraordinary life, exceptional character, and inner strength.

Pallbearers will be Shannon Coker, Shane Coker, Richard Pannell, Josh Holland, Kerry Jenkins, and Calvin Kuykendall.

Honorary pallbearers are Shane Campbell, Michael Templeton, Blake Johnson, Dwight Geist, Danny Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burroughs, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hannah, Sandra Patterson, and friends at Dixie Pulp and Paper, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Buhl Church of God or a favorite charity of one's choice.