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Deacon Alfonso Swain

12/23/2017

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Deacon Alfonso Swain, age 57, passed on December 20, 2017.
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The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday,  December  28, 2017 at St. John Baptist Church, 224 East Allen Street, Leslie, Georgia. Burial will follow at the Antioch Baptist Church, 1298 Chokee Road, Desoto, Georgia.  

Deacon Alfonso was born on April 23, 1960 in Cobb, Georgia to Lillie Brown Smith. He was preceded in death by his sister, Bobbie Preston, and his sister-in-law, Shamona Davis.  He was educated in the public school system of Sumter County and was a 1978 graduate of Union High School in Leslie, Georgia.  At an early age he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior. He was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church in Desoto, Georgia where he served on the Deacon Ministry and taught Sunday school. He was employed for over 20 years as a Truck Driver for various companies. In 1992 he became self-employed and started his own business Dirt Buster Floors and More. He was a hard worker and enjoyed body building.

On April 8th of 1989, two hearts became as one when Alfonso was joined in holy matrimony to LaSondra Deriso.

He leaves to cherish his memories: a devoted wife, LaSondra Swain, Americus, Georgia; seven children, Terence Robert, Antonio Cook, both of Americus, Georgia, Derrick Swain (Thaleigha) Austell, Georgia, Kendrick Swain, T’Keyah Swain, Alderica Swain, and Destinee Swain all of Americus, Georgia; two Goddaughter Breaunna Maxwell and Nicaler Fuller; nine grandchildren; his  mother Lillie Brown Smith; three siblings, Doreen Swain,  Cynthia Everett, and Carl Swain all of Cobb, Georgia; a mother & father-in-law Pastor Georgia and Deacon Floyd Deriso, Desoto, Georgia; brothers/sister-in-law Anthony Deriso (Eula), Plains, Georgia, Farenza Deriso (Kenyatta), Albany, Georgia, Kelsey Deriso (Denise), Williamsburg, Virginia and  Jacqueline King (Calvin), Americus, Georgia; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including devoted friends, Pastor Lorenzo Mullins, Charles Holt and Shawn Golden.
 
In lieu of flowers, make all proceeds to our baby Destinee Swain's college fund.  Her dad would be happy. 
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/CollegeFundLeesburg

49 Comments
Sheryl and Duward Jackson
12/23/2017 05:46:10 pm

Our deepest sympathy.Praying for strength for you all

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Diana Perry
12/23/2017 06:44:34 pm

To the Swain and Deriso Families,my deepest sympathy to you,at this difficult time.Diana&Delicia James

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Pagie&MaeBelle Thomas
12/24/2017 03:35:34 pm

Sincere condolences to the family. May God strengthen and hold you in His Love and Mercy. Trust God to see you through the rough times. Cherish your memories.

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Donnie Lewis Americus,Georgia
12/24/2017 08:12:55 pm

RIP Al I went to school with him at Central Jr. High School he was a fast runner along with Ronnie Waymon

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Vonnie Walker
12/24/2017 08:57:08 pm

Wepting may endured for a night, but joy come in the morning.

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Vonnie Walker
12/24/2017 08:58:55 pm

Wepting endured for a night, but joy come in the morning.

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The Brown Family- Frank and Erma-
12/24/2017 09:55:39 pm

Heartfelt condolences coming from the Brown Family !!!💋💋❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Bentley Family
12/24/2017 10:01:12 pm

Swain Family; l wish to extend my condolences to you in the loss of your loved one.. May you reflect on all the good he did. May family, friends and GOD support, comfort and sustain you in the days and weeks ahead. Take comfort in JOHN 5:28,29 and Isaiah 41:10, 13

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Dea. Bobby L. Fuse, Jr.
12/24/2017 11:12:35 pm

My prayer that God will attend the family and friends of this great man in this season and in the days ahead. We mourn, but not like those who have no Hope which we have in Jesus Christ.

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Sharon and Candace Tyson, Cathy Merritt, Pamela Lassiter, Rev. Marcelious Willis & Family
12/25/2017 10:54:44 am

We are so sorry for your loss. Our family is keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless you!

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Romans 15:33
12/25/2017 11:05:06 am

You have my deepest sympathy. May God give you peace and strength to keep you going during your time of sorrow.

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Carley Ladd
12/25/2017 04:20:10 pm

Mrs LaSondra my parents are deeply sadden by the sudden passing. They stand in their newly remodeled bathrooms and cry. Mr. Al was so good to my momma while working to remodel her home. He will be greatly missed. Please know that you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers!

Love,
Carley Achey Ladd

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DeLois P. Wilson and family
12/25/2017 06:51:28 pm

To the family of Alfonso Swain, we are so sorry for your loss. We mourn with you because when a loved one is lost it can grieve the heart, and makes us really yearn for the day when Jehovah God will fulfill the promise he made to us at Revelation 21:4 when he says that death will be no more. You all are in our thoughts and prayer during this most diffiult time. May Jehovah comfort each of you,

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Harriett Rouland
12/25/2017 09:25:08 pm

To the Swain and Deriso family sorry to hear of the loss of your love you. Al will truly be missed from the community. May the peace and comfort of God sustain you'll during this time and days of ahead. The Rouland Family

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D.Queenie
12/25/2017 10:37:45 pm

May Jehovah God comfort and strengthens the family as you mourn your beloved one there will come time when we will see our dead one again God words promise us at John 5:28,29 for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.



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bj
12/26/2017 08:12:39 am

Sincere condolence for your loss,Alfonso.
In the Paradise earth, the dead will rise and be reunited with their love ones
Luke 23:43.What a reunion!!!!!!

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Yolynda Brown
12/26/2017 09:33:25 am

My prayers are with the Swain family. I pray God gives each of you strength during this time.

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Ruby
12/26/2017 11:33:06 am

Dear Treese:

So sorry for the loss of your uncle.

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Dennis and Margaret Harvey link
12/26/2017 01:04:08 pm

Sending prayers and condolences to the entire family in this your trying time.

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silas & doretha dowdell
12/26/2017 02:41:54 pm

sincere condolence to the swain family may god continue to bless you all.

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Reginald
12/26/2017 06:59:55 pm

“Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss.”

Stevenson Family

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Maurice & Janet Aldridge
12/26/2017 07:45:46 pm

We send a heart felt prayer your way. May God wrap his loving arms around you. We love you all.

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Rosetta Allen
12/26/2017 08:19:59 pm

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please find comfort in Revelation 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away". What a wonderful time to look forward to.

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Deo Cochran-Sherrod
12/26/2017 10:52:21 pm

So sorry for the loss of your dear husband. My sincere condolences to LaSondra Swain and family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. You’re in my prayers.

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Shirley Johnson
12/27/2017 06:44:24 am

Lifting both families up in prayer. Al was a kind person. May God give u all strength during this time.

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Barbara Robinson-McDonald and Donnell McDonald
12/27/2017 09:22:34 am

Although no words can ease the pain, our prayer is that you find comfort, courage and peace. For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 NIV

Barbara Robinson-McDonald and Donnell McDonald

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larry cooper
12/27/2017 11:13:24 am

RIP bro!

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Gloria Harris & Family
12/27/2017 01:31:27 pm

With deepest sympathy. May God continue to keep you and bless you in your time of sorrow.

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Marilynn Hicks-Coley
12/27/2017 02:52:33 pm

LaSondra and children,
I know that your hearts re heavy right now, but keep your eyes toward Heaven and with each passing day, grief will subside. Cherish your memories, hold them dear to your heart. I do share your pain.

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Bishop Harvey and Sheila Claiborne
12/27/2017 04:12:29 pm

Praying for strength you and the family. God continues to comfort your hearts❤️. You are in our prayers.

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Pat Spann
12/27/2017 04:27:40 pm

Al was a truly great man, a friend. I am so very to lose him. He will be missed by me for sure, and all of the employees at Pat’s Place.

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Pat Hollis link
12/27/2017 05:06:49 pm

My the Lord comfort and strengthen the family through your time of sorrow.

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Canyon Frederick
12/27/2017 05:52:32 pm

To the Swain Family,
We are praying for your family during this difficult time. "Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted" (Matthew 5:4).
Canyon Frederick and Family

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Mack & Shirley Polk
12/28/2017 12:20:15 am

Our thoughts and continued prayers are with you

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Kourtney Latimore Shelley
12/28/2017 12:43:52 am

What a blessings to have known a man that has left a legacy of love to his family! May you all be comforted my God's embrace and the prayers of your family/friends. Love always!

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Louise
12/28/2017 08:00:11 am

My condolences to the family. I know this is a sad time for the family and the almighty God knows this also, he gives us comfort when he tells us at Isaiah (41:10,13)that he will take hold of your hand and help you. I am so sorry for your loss.

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Americus High School Class of 1996
12/28/2017 08:47:55 am

Praying for your strength. May God bless and keep you! We love you!

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Hall and Britton Family
12/28/2017 10:41:34 am

Condolences to the family of Dea Swain. You are in our prayers. Always remember that the God we serve makes no mistakes.

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Jacqueline D. Walker
12/28/2017 01:12:59 pm

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

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Vernon Dariso
12/28/2017 01:22:10 pm

LaSondra and family, we are sorry for your loss. May God be with you! You have deepest condolences.

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Angela Merritt
12/28/2017 10:23:00 pm

LaSondra and Family know that Jehovah GOD will never leave you nor forsake you. Keep him in your prayers and he will strengthen you all day by day. I have read all of the wonderful things people wrote about Alfonso and they all hold true. Alfonso was a great man. If he could help you he would. I will never forget how he was there for my family when we needed things done at our home. One thing about him he was a family man and he always talked about his family. His actions always displayed how much he loved and cared about you all. May GOD Bless you all we will be praying for you all....Much Respect Love Merritt Family

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Sondra Hudson
12/29/2017 05:33:26 am

My condolences to the Swain / Deriso Family I will keep all of you lifted up in my prayers.

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Kathryn Robinson Wallace
12/30/2017 08:38:56 pm

Al will be missed. May God give each of you comfort in knowing that he served the risen, savior. When I was at home for Daddy’s homegoing in May 2016, Al and his son came to my rescue when I had a flat tire and was stuck on the roadside. I was so grateful. He was busy, but he stopped what he was doing until I was on my way.

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Kathryn Robinson Wallace
12/30/2017 08:42:39 pm

Al will be missed. May God give each of you comfort in knowing that he served the risen savior. When I was at home for Daddy’s home going in May 2016, Al and his son came to my rescue when I had a flat tire and was stuck on the roadside. I was so grateful. He was busy, but he stopped what he was doing until I was on my way.

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Sara
12/31/2017 08:37:35 pm

Dear Family,
During this difficult time,please be encouraged by God's promise to be a source of comfort in times of distress.(2 Corinthians 1:3-5)
Extending Deepest Sympathy
Sara C.

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Ramona Ellison
1/2/2018 10:03:58 am

To The Family, It is sad to lose a loved one to death. There is no comfort in death ,only grief. Almighty God understands that and he is going to eliminate it forever( Revelations 21:4). What a wonderful future blessing for obedient mankind. Please take comfort in knowing this scripture will be fulfilled.

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O Castleberry
1/6/2018 09:35:43 am

To the family and friends: please meditate on God’s promises found in the Bible, where you can find real hope and the strength to keep going throughout your grief. "For if we have faith that Jesus died and rose again, so too God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep in death through Jesus."—1 Thessalonians 4:14

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P. Henderson
2/24/2018 06:05:10 pm

I am very sorry for your loss. May the love of family, friends, and Almighty God bring you comfort and support during your time of grief and afterward. (Ps. 83:18; Isaiah 41:10) May the hope of a resurrection on a restored earth bring you peace. (Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:11, 29)

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Mark T Holmes
10/31/2021 01:59:42 pm

So sorry to see this. Al crossed my mind today and I did a Google search for him and stumbled upon this. Al was one of my truck drivers when I worked for Ryder in Atlanta Truly one of the good people on this planet. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Al was a good friend.

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