Obituary: Swope, James - November 19, 1984
Wolfe County News - November 1984

Submitted by: Carole Bays <acbays@mrtc.com>
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JAMES SWOPE DIED NOV. 19 AT WINCHESTER
 
James Swope, Sr., 89 died Nov. 19 at Clark County Hospital, Winchester,
following an extended illness.
 
Mr. Swope was a member of the Methodist Church, a former Wolfe County
Farm Bureau director, and operated Swope Drug Store in Campton, for
about 30 years, he also operated Grey Hound Bus Station and Restaurant
and a hardware store.  He retired in 1965.  He was a 50 year member of
the Masonic Lodge.
 
Surviving are one daughter, Margaret Wilson, Lexington; one son, James
Swope, Jr., Lexington; one sister, Katherine Sizemore, Springfield, Ohio; 
one brother, William Swope, Stanton; 8 grandchildren and 10 great
grandchildren.
 
Burial in the Evans Cemetery with Shackelford Funeral Home in charge of
arrangements.
           
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