Lawrence "Larry" Robert Swinton Sr.

Larry was born on January 21, 1939, in East Liverpool, Ohio, to Lyman Riley Swinton and Laura Pearl Denholm Swinton. He spent his early years in Ohio, attending several elementary schools and later graduating from Steubenville High School. A talented drummer, Larry loved playing in both the concert and marching bands.

At the age of 18, Larry proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, dedicating 20 years of honorable service to his country. While stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina, he met the love of his life, Sallie Ann Worrell. The two were married on December 17, 1960, in Goldsboro by their bishop, Glenn Carr, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Washington, D.C. Temple. Together, they raised six children.

Throughout his military career, Larry and his family lived in many places, including Okinawa, Japan; Hampton, Virginia; Tucson, Arizona; Goldsboro and Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. After retiring from the Air Force, they settled in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where Larry began working as an accountant for the Civil Service at Fort Bragg Army Base. When his job transferred him to Montgomery, Alabama, he and Sallie bought their first retirement home and made many cherished friendships.

Eventually, they returned to Fayetteville to be closer to their grandchildren, and in 2021, they moved to Utah to spend more time with family there. They first lived at The Seville Senior Living in Orem before settling in Spanish Fork. Larry later moved to the VA Bennion Veterans Home, where he received loving care.

Larry had a deep and abiding faith in the Lord and was dedicated to his priesthood callings within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Outside of church, he enjoyed watching old westerns, exploring his Scottish heritage, and listening to bagpipe music—his ringtone was often “Greenleaves.” A whiz on the computer, Larry could spend hours happily exploring the digital world. He once took ballroom dance lessons as a boy and later taught his daughters to dance. He was known for his wit, his endless “dad jokes,” and his sweet tooth—he loved Chips Ahoy cookies, Thin Mints, peanut butter cookies, and ice cream. He often smelled of wintergreen mints and was rarely seen without one of his beloved ties or screen printed t shirts. Larry was also immensely proud to be a senior in a four-generation namesake legacy.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Sallie Ann Worrell Swinton; his children: Mary Ann Radford Miller (Duane), W. Gerald “Gerry” Radford, Lawrence “Larry” Robert Swinton Jr. (Carol), Loran Dale Swinton (Kristie), and Christel Lee Swinton Andujar (Jose Chevere Agosto); 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, with one more on the way; and one great-great-grandson.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Susan Denise Swinton Gallimore, and his great-granddaughter Sage Jennifer Swinton.

Larry’s legacy of faith, service, humor, and love will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. He will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm, at The Central Utah Veterans Home, 1551 N Main St., Payson Utah. There will be a viewing prior to services for family and friends from 11:00am - 11:45 am. Interment will be at Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 S 400 E, Spanish Fork Utah at 1:30pm.