Monroe O. Swearengin

Mr. Monroe O. Swearengin was born October 30, 1930 to George and Cora (Lusk) Swearengin in Theodosia, Missouri. He died Msy 19, 2014 at his home in Halfway surrounded by his wife and three children, following a long illness. He attended school at Theodosia and High School in Gainesvile. On January 1st, 1949 he married Darlene (Frost) Swearengin in Mountain Home, Arkansas. To this union three children were born: Kathy, Susan and Monty. He served his country in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. His basic training was at Camp Roberts, California from Dec. 1952-Jan. 1953, and then from 1953-1954 in Germany during the Korean War. He was proud to have served his country. His adult life was spent on the family farm in the Halfway/Buffalo area. He also worked for Sears and Carnahan Fence Co. building chain link fences. Monroe was saved in the Fall of 1970 after being being under conviction. He was saved at his Mother's home after the Lord told him to ask his Mom and Sister to pray for him, and before he was off the porch the Lord saved him. Later he joined the Tin Town Missionary Baptist Church and was baptized by Elder Chester Viles, he remained a member and ordained Deacon there until his death. Since being saved his greatest prayer was for the salvation of his children, grandchildren and great=grandchildren. He had the joy of having a testimony of salvation from his 3 children and 6 grandchildren. Monroe was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 5 brothers. Surviving are his wife Darlene of the home in Halfway; Daughter Kathy Blair and husband Ben of Bolivar, Daughter Susan Dukes and husband Lynn of Halfway and Son Monty Swearengin and wife Michelle of Halfway; a Brother John Swearengin and wife Lois of Buffalo and a Sister-in-law Wilma Swearengin of Belton, MO, 3 Grandsons: Jason and Justin Blair and Matthew Dukes; 3 Granddaughters Kristy Reynolds, Lindsey Ballinger and Monica Swearengin; as well as 8 Great-Grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral Services were held Friday, May 23rd at 2:00 P.M. in the Montgomery-Viets Chapel with Elder Chris Jackson officiating assisted by Scott Reynolds. Music was by Michelle Swearengin, Jerry and Penny Viles, and Vicki Walker. Casketbearers were; Jason Blair, Justin Blair, Matthew Dukes, Scott Reynolds, Teddy Ballinger, and Jordan Edge. Burial with military honors was in the Schofield Cemetery under the direction of the Montgomery-Viets Funeral Home of Buffalo.

Monroe O. Swearengin

October 30, 1930 - May 19, 2014