James Swatsenbarg, a resident of Joplin, died at his home in Joplin May 18, 2015 at the age of 49. James was born Aug. 17, 1965 in Symrna, Tenn. He was the son of Finnis Russell Swatsenbarg and Mary Head Swatsenbarg.
He was preceded in death by his parents, mother- Mary Head Swatsenbarg, father- Finnis Russell Swatsenbarg, sister- Rustina Dawn Adams.
He is survived by three sisters, Sandra Lamkin and husband Tom from Little Rock, Arkansas, Mary and husband Ty Davis from Okmulgee, Jessica High and husband John Vernon from Stone Bluff and one special cousin whom is more like a sister, Vicky Bashew and husband David from Tulsa, lots of nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.
Funeral services will be held at the Wilson Baptist Church 8849 Chestnut Road, at 2 p.m.Saturday, June 6, 2015.