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Subject: Obits From The Knoxville News Sentinel 1 Oct 2004
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2004 07:35:55 EDT
From the Knoxville News Sentinel 1 Oct 2004
ELLIS, PAUL LEANDER - of Knoxville,
SWICEGOOD, SHARON PHILLIPS - age 52 of Harriman
ELLIS, PAUL LEANDER - of Knoxville, entered into God's heavenly kingdom on
Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at NHC Fort Sanders. He was an active member of
Haven Chapel Church in Claxton until his health began to fail. Paul attended the
first African American Elementary School in Clinton and was one of the
members of the first class at the historical Green McAdool School in Clinton. Paul
served in the United States Army for 12 years. He obtained the rank of Staff
Sergeant while serving in the Korean War and WWII. He retired for the postal
service in New York City after 36 years of service. Paul was preceded in death
by: parents, Esquire and Betty Ellis; wife, Elsworth Ellis; brothers, William
Zachariah, Esquire Cleon, James Alford; sister, Avelena; special mention,
Evangelist Libby Sales who went to be with the Lord in August 2004; nephew, James
Allen Ellis, Paul Leander (PL), Massie Ellis; great niece, Janet Washington; and
great nephew, Grady LaWhane Ellis. Paul leaves many family and friends:
Evangelist Sarah (Gator) Evans, Charles (Claudia) Ellis, Berline Ellis (sister-in-
law) who has supported Paul during his illness; special mention, niece,
Barbara (Benson) Ogbomo who traveled from Boston, MA to give their support; and a
host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. The family will
receive friends on Saturday, October 2, 2004 from 1:30-2:00 p.m. with the funeral
service to follow at Unity Mortuary Chapel. Reverend Porterfield Bradby,
officiating. Interment will be held on Monday, October 4, 2004 at 11:30 a.m. in the
Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with full military honors by the Tennessee
Volunteer Honor Guards. The family will be at 2829 Linden Avenue in Knoxville.
Arrangements by Unity Mortuary.
SWICEGOOD, SHARON PHILLIPS - age 52 of Harriman passed away Wednesday
September 29, 2004 at her home. She was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic
Church, longtime employee of Roane Medical Center. Graduate of Harriman High
School class of 1970. Obtained Associates Degree in Radiology Sciences in 1993
from Roane State Community College. Preceded in death by parents Clifford &
Pernia Phillips, son Lewie Swicegood. Survivors: husband, Alan F. Swicegood of
Harriman; daughter, Heather Swicegood of Harriman; brother & sister in law, Ron &
Margaret Phillips of Chattanooga; nephew, J. J. Phillips of Chattanooga;
Godson, Tyler Alan Clark; many young adults who called her "mom" & were always
made welcome in her home & her heart. Funeral 1:00 PM Saturday October 2, 2004 at
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Father Michael Sweeney officiating.
Interment in Roane Memorials Gardens. Pallbearers are T. J. Clark, John Clark,
Shane Melton, Robbie Lee, Brian Magill, David Branam, Scott Henderickson, and
Brian Hendrickson. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9 PM Friday at
Kyker Funeral Home in Harriman. www.kykerfuneralhome.com
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