Son of the late Harry Lee Swindell, Sr. and Pearly Mae Avery Swindell, Joe was survived by his wife of 31 years, Sally Brown Swindell of the home; daughter, Erin Black Saults and husband, Mark, of Hope Mills; grandchildren, Emsley, Meera, and Patton of Hope Mills; brothers, Harry Lee Swindell, Jr. of New Bern, and Kelly Gray Swindell and wife, Barbara; nephew, Kenneth Swindell and wife, Jennifer; nieces, Renee, Leah, and Marlee; great-nephews, Wyatt and Gabreal; and great-nieces, Autumn and Willow.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Sandhill Cemetery in Reelsboro, NC. The service will be officiated by Bishop Michael Howard.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Joe's honor to the charity of your choice.
Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Joseph Galen Swindell.