Bobby Jack Swinney

Bobby Jack Swinney

Bobby Jack Swinney, 87, of Phil Campbell, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at his residence.
Bobby Jack was born on Nov. 17, 1937, in Hamilton, Ala. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1956. He enjoyed playing football throughout high school and was honored to be inducted into the Marion County Football Hall of Fame.  He was a cotton farmer, raised hogs and then cattle on his generational farm that had been in his family for over 100 years. Bobby Jack worked for over 20 years at NTN Bower in Hamilton until his retirement. He was an avid Alabama fan. He was a good man who loved his family more than anything and leaves them many wonderful memories.   
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of 67 years, Marvinell “Nell” Brown Swinney; children, Lisa Taylor (Patrick), Richard “Rick” Swinney (Cathy) and Ryan Swinney (Tina); son-in-law, Bill Benford; grandchildren, Joy Robinson (Trent), Joshua Taylor, Jyl Loden (Eric), Julianna Wilson (Riley), Tanna Benford, Tatum Benford, Brooke Duncan (Jackson), Logan Swinney, Chase Swinney (Caitlan) and Abby Sweeney (Derek); great-grandchildren, John, Hannah, Sarah, Gracie and Heidi Robinson, Emmett Duncan, Joanna, Bethany and Nathan Loden, Adeline Swinney and one on the way.  He is also survived by his brother, Robby Swinney (Donna); sister, Linda Swensk; and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tish Swinney Benford; his parents, Conard & Macie (Jones) Swinney; and sisters, Helen Harper and Barbara Clackum.
Funeral services were held on Nov. 2, 2025, in the Spry Memorial Chapel with Dr. Ken Taylor officiating the service. The burial followed at Swinney Cemetery in Liberty Hill. The pallbearers were Derek Sweeney, Trent Robinson, Chase Swinney, Joshua Taylor, Eric Loden and Logan Swinney.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you make a donation to St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.  To leave a private condolence, please visit their website, sprymemorialchapel.com.

Spry Memorial Chapel
Russellville, AL
256-332-1122