He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mary Lee Swindall; brothers, Earl Swindall, Sammy Swindall, Amos Swindall, and Kenneth Wayne Swindall.
He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Swindall; son, Billy Joe Swindall Jr. (Sheene Atkinson); step daughter, Michelle McMurrey; three grandchildren, Colton Swindall, Lilly Croy, and Carson Croy; along with several nieces and nephews.