Mr. Neal David Sword Sr.

Mr. Sword was born on October 14, 1931 in Upper Darby, PA. He was the son of the late William Thomas Sword and Edna Neeley Sword. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. Sword was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was known for his great sence of humor. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gloria Stallsmith Sword and a grandson, William David Sword.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy Maxwell-Sword, sons and daughter-in-law, Neal D. Sword Jr. and Genia, William M. Sword and Judith; step-children and spouses, Vicki Maxwell-Bustillos and Dante, Janet Howard and Tye, Paula Golden and Keith, Alan Maxwell and Beverly, Anthony Maxwell and Mitzi; 21 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Memorial services for Mr. Neal David Sword Sr. will be held Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the chapel of the Haisten McCullough Funeral Home. Friends may visit the family on Wednesday one hour prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the Triangle Down Syndrome Network, P.O. Box 37305, Raleigh, N.C. 27627 in memory of Mr. Sword.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd., is in charge of arrangements.