Jerry Ottis Swanson
September 26, 1950 - September 18, 2021
Jerry Swanson, 70, departed from this life on September 18, 2021, after a brief illness at Huntsville Medical Center in Huntsville, AL. He was born in Bruce, Mississippi, on September 26, 1950, to Wilma Tutor Swanson and the late Willie Ardell Swanson.
Jerry was a devoted Christian and belonged to the body of believers at Ardmore Church of Christ. Jerry suffered an injury at a young age, but never let the loss of his leg inhibit his take on life. In fact, he used his experiences to shape in future and impact the lives of others. As a man who wore a prosthetic leg and perfect candidate for the job, Jerry became a licensed prosthetist. He spent many seasons of his life by helping people keep their mobility in life with his business not only Alabama Orthotics and Prosthetics but also Mississippi Orthotics and Prosthetics. Jerry enjoyed golfing with his family and friends, skeet shooting, and was an avid collector of guns. He was a true outdoorsman that enjoyed spending time in vast expanse designed by the Lord. With a special place in his heart for family and friends, he cherished the simplicity of being in their presence.
Jerry is preceded in death by his father Willie Swanson and a daughter Misty Swanson.
Jerry is survived by his wife Bonnie Hubbard Swanson, of Toney, AL; mother Wilma Swanson, of Bruce, MS; sons: Jerry Shane(Amy) Swanson. of Saltillo, MS, and Jeffrey Dane (Lindsay) Swanson, of Rogersville, AL; daughter Chandra (Kevin) Elkins, of Toney, AL; nine grandchildren: Spencer Swanson, Slayden Swanson, Sarah Swanson, Dylan Elkins, Will Swanson, Misty Elkins, Kadie Berry, Jackson Elkins, and Allie Swanson; brother Jimmy Swanson, of Bruce, MS; and sisters: Judy Criswell, of Bruce, MS, and June Mize, of Bruce, MS.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 24, 2021, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce. The funeral service remembering Jerry's life will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce, MS, with Tracey Adams and Lowell Sallee delivering the tribute and Eulogy. Spencer Swanson, Slayden Swanson, Dylan Elkins, Kevin Elkins, Tony Hubbard, Brett Hamilton, and Hunter Mize will carry Jerry to rest in Bruce Cemetery. Paul Gahagan, Gerald Hubbard, Marvin Hubbard, Johnny Mayhan, Mike Mize, Steven Blackwell, Earl Swanson, Jimmy Sawnson and Edward “Skip” Martin will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Jerry was a devoted Christian and belonged to the body of believers at Ardmore Church of Christ. Jerry suffered an injury at a young age, but never let the loss of his leg inhibit his take on life. In fact, he used his experiences to shape in future and impact the lives of others. As a man who wore a prosthetic leg and perfect candidate for the job, Jerry became a licensed prosthetist. He spent many seasons of his life by helping people keep their mobility in life with his business not only Alabama Orthotics and Prosthetics but also Mississippi Orthotics and Prosthetics. Jerry enjoyed golfing with his family and friends, skeet shooting, and was an avid collector of guns. He was a true outdoorsman that enjoyed spending time in vast expanse designed by the Lord. With a special place in his heart for family and friends, he cherished the simplicity of being in their presence.
Jerry is preceded in death by his father Willie Swanson and a daughter Misty Swanson.
Jerry is survived by his wife Bonnie Hubbard Swanson, of Toney, AL; mother Wilma Swanson, of Bruce, MS; sons: Jerry Shane(Amy) Swanson. of Saltillo, MS, and Jeffrey Dane (Lindsay) Swanson, of Rogersville, AL; daughter Chandra (Kevin) Elkins, of Toney, AL; nine grandchildren: Spencer Swanson, Slayden Swanson, Sarah Swanson, Dylan Elkins, Will Swanson, Misty Elkins, Kadie Berry, Jackson Elkins, and Allie Swanson; brother Jimmy Swanson, of Bruce, MS; and sisters: Judy Criswell, of Bruce, MS, and June Mize, of Bruce, MS.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 24, 2021, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Parker Memorial Funeral Home of Bruce. The funeral service remembering Jerry's life will take place on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Parker Memorial Funeral Home in Bruce, MS, with Tracey Adams and Lowell Sallee delivering the tribute and Eulogy. Spencer Swanson, Slayden Swanson, Dylan Elkins, Kevin Elkins, Tony Hubbard, Brett Hamilton, and Hunter Mize will carry Jerry to rest in Bruce Cemetery. Paul Gahagan, Gerald Hubbard, Marvin Hubbard, Johnny Mayhan, Mike Mize, Steven Blackwell, Earl Swanson, Jimmy Sawnson and Edward “Skip” Martin will serve as honorary pallbearers.
