Albert Thomas Swinson

Albert Thomas Swinson of Wallace, North Carolina passed from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at the age of 90 years old. 

He was born on May 11, 1935, in Maple Hill, North Carolina; the son of the late Charlie Thomas and Ada Mae Ezzell Swinson.  He was also preceded in death by nine siblings.

Albert proudly served in the National Guard and in the US Navy's Construction Battalions  ("CBS").  He loved his country dearly.

Surviving to cherish his memory is his best friend and wife of 51 years Cecilia “Peaches” Giambo Swinson; sons, Thomas Roy Swinson and wife Victoria of PA; Ricky Allen Swinson and wife Trichelle of VA and Scott Thomas-Lee Swinson and wife Stacie of Watha; daughters Kerry Mae Swinson and Julie Lee Swinson, both of AL and Amy Teresa DeMott and husband Ted of Wallace.  Albert was blessed with 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; brother Roy Lee Swinson of Maple Hill; sister Alma Hemby of Jacksonville; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved him.

Albert was a devoted husband and caring father, grandfather and brother.  He was a simple man who enjoyed simple things in life, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family and friends.  Albert was an avid gardener who could grow the prettiest garden around.  He took great pride in his cucumbers, tomatoes and other delicious veggies that he grew and shared them with others.   Albert loved to barbecue pigs on his pig cooker.  He catered many celebrations in his younger years sharing his famous barbeque sauce with his barbequed pigs.  He really enjoyed meeting people at these events.  Albert never met a stranger and could talk to anyone about anything, but his favorite discussions was politics.  He knew what he believed and stood by it. Albert was a loving man who loved others and especially his wife and children.  They were his life and he would do anything he could for each of them.  Albert will surely be missed but he will never be forgotten. 

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, one hour to the service at the funeral home.

Burial will follow the service at Riverview Memorial Park in Watha.

Casketbearers will be Steve Hemby, Tom Swinson, Scott Swinson, Cody Swinson, Dustyn DeMott, Jordan Swinson and Ronald Swinson.

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Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home of Wallace is serving the Swinson family.  

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