Darrell Loranzo Swearengin Sr.

Darrell Loranzo Swearengin, Sr., age 81, departed this life on October 23, 2016. He was a member of the first Fulton High School graduating class in 1952 and retired from AT&T after 37 years of service. His later years were filled with a large variety of creative activities including woodworking, stained glass and gardening. He was very active at his church, Central Church of God. As a member of Masters Lodge 244, he was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason. Darrell was preceded in death by his son, Darrell, Jr. (who died on October 5, 2016); parents, Heiskel and Ruby Swearengin; sisters, Sandra and Glenevive. Left to mourn his passing are his wife of 63 years, Betty; son, David (Sherry) Swearengin; daughter Patti Manier; grandson, Michael Manier; granddaughter Rachel Stoner; great-granddaughters Peyton and Jada Wright and great-grandsons, Maxon Manier and Brody Wright; daughter-in-law, Mary Swearengin; sisters, Wanda, Euretta, Janice and Joan; brother, Mickey; and a large extended family. A Celebration of his life will be held at Central Church of God, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 12 noon. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am – the service hour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be may to the Central Church of God, 4721 Papermill Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee 37909. Please visit www.berrylynnhurst.com to leave condolences for the family.