Family and friends in Attapulgus, Georgia, are mourning following the passing of Mr. Weyman Kermitt Swicord on January 1, 2026. The 71-year-old resident departed this life peacefully at Archbold Medical Center in Grady County, bringing to a close a chapter marked by quiet strength, dedicated service, and deep family ties that defined his days in the rural communities of southwest Georgia.
Born on April 19, 1954, in Bainbridge, Georgia, to James Willis Swicord and Eris Jones Swicord, Weyman grew up in nearby Climax, where the rhythms of small-town life shaped his grounded outlook. After completing high school, he chose a path of honor by enlisting in the United States Army, serving with distinction and carrying the values of discipline and patriotism throughout his life.
Weyman’s heart found its lasting home in his marriage to Gloria Enfinger Swicord, a union that brought joy and companionship for 26 years until her passing on February 5, 2016. Together, they built a life rooted in mutual support and shared experiences, navigating the joys and challenges of family with grace. Even after her departure, Weyman carried forward the love they shared, finding solace in memories that sustained him through quieter times.
He is survived by his daughter, Audrey Lynn Swicord of Butte, Montana; siblings Jackie M. Thomas of Climax, Georgia, and Phoebe Elaine Brock (Ronald) of Sylvester, Georgia; grandchildren Paige Bartholomeus and Colton Doto; along with numerous nieces and nephews who will remember his kindness. Preceded in death by his parents, daughter Andrea Marie Bartholomeus, brothers Lamar Swicord and Willis Carroll Swicord, and his beloved wife, Weyman now joins them, leaving behind a family circle enriched by his example of resilience and care.
In reflecting on his 71 years, Weyman Kermitt Swicord exemplified a life well lived through honorable service to his country, devotion to his loved ones, and the quiet contributions that strengthen communities like Attapulgus and Climax. Those who knew him recall a man whose actions spoke louder than words, offering support without fanfare and finding contentment in the simple bonds of home and heritage. His legacy endures in the stories passed down and the values instilled in generations that follow.
Services honoring Mr. Swicord will begin with family receiving friends at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, followed by the funeral at 1:30 p.m. in the Cadwell Chapel of Cox-Ivey Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Brad Gleeson. Interment will take place afterward at Roselawn Memory Gardens, where he will receive full military honors in recognition of his Army service. As the community gathers to pay respects, they celebrate a life that, though ended, continues to inspire through its enduring warmth and integrity.