Swinford Family Portrait in Short Stories

Donald Ray Swinford
Born: January 24, 1937 in Coles County, Illinois
Married Marilyn Eads, September 20, 1958
Children: Brian James, William Ray, and Beth Ellen

A retired Certified Public Accountant
Bachelor of Science Accountancy, University of Illinois

Son of Ruby and Adren Swinford
Sibling of Owen Franklin, Eula Katherine, Hazel Maxine
Edna Pearl, Albert Dale, James Cleo, and Aaron Adren

Served in the United States Army, 19551958
Mayor, City of Herrin, Illinois, 19811984
Protestant faith and past church elder