Norvin Flynoid Swannigan
Nov 23, 1966 - Jan 27, 2026November 23, 1966 - January 27, 2026
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Norvin Flynoid Swannigan
Nov 23, 1966 - Jan 27, 2026November 23, 1966 - January 27, 2026
Place of birth
Memphis, TN
Most recently lived in
Memphis, TN
Norvin's siblings
He leaves behind six (6) sisters: Cordelia Swannigan (Memphis, TN), Cavella (Sammy) Lewis of San Antonio TX, Coletta (Alex) Triplett of West Memphis AR, Patricia Swannigan-Cherry, Conjai Swannigan of Milwaukee WI, and Lavonzella Swannigan of Memphis, TN.
Norvin's favorite foods
He especially liked spaghetti, all types of breakfast foods, pizza, pinto, northern beans and black-eyed peas. He loved dark sodas and all kinds of sweets.
Norvin's parents
Norvin leaves behind his mother (Joyce Harris) and father (Vonzell Swanigan - deceased)
Interesting facts about Norvin
He was often quiet and stayed to himself, if asked a question, his response was usually one word. He would often sit in the kitchen listening to 95.7 Hallelujah FM, sometimes singing but mostly praying especially on Dialysis days of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Norvin loved nothing more than
He loved sitting in his lift chair, sometimes rocking, eating snacks and watching all kinds of movies, such as westerns, comedies, horror, mystery, etc.
Interesting facts about Norvin
Norvin and our mom had a special relationship, they took care of each other physically (when he was working), financially and emotionally. They were in a bad car accident and ended up in the hospital for one month together before returning home, where mom continued his care up until his death day. If asked to contribute to a gift for mom, he wouldn't hesitate to be the first to give, (He'd say what you need? Then OK).
Favorite TV shows
All Tyler Perry movies and plays. Gunsmoke, Karate movies and sometimes he would just scroll the channels until he came upon something interesting to him.
Norvin's children
He helped raised two sons Michael and Luke Hurst (Sadie) of Memphis, TN
Family members that preceded him in death
Grandmother (Mary L. Booker), Aunts (Patricia A, Swannigan and Linda Halbert), Uncles (Matthew Swannigan Jr., Algie Booker), Step father (James Harris III).
Living Relatives
Auntie Gwendolyn Booker and Pearline Washburn of Memphis, TN. Uncle Melvin Halbert of Winder, GA. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and especially his best friend Darryl Braxton.
Norvin's profession(s)
20 years at Scruggs Equipment Company of Memphis, TN as a Mechanic and Welder.
High School attended
East High School of Memphis TN (ROTC)
Obituary
Place of birth
Memphis, TN
Most recently lived in
Memphis, TN
Norvin's siblings
He leaves behind six (6) sisters: Evangelist Missionary Cordelia Swannigan (Memphis, TN), Cavella (Sammy) Lewis of Houston TX, Colletta (Alex) Triplett of West Memphis AR, Patricia Swannigan-Cherry, Conjai Swannigan of Milwaukee WI, and Lavonzella Swannigan of Memphis, TN.
Norvin's favorite foods
He especially liked spaghetti, all types of breakfast foods, pizza, pinto, northern beans and black-eyed peas. He loved dark sodas and all kinds of sweets.
Norvin's parents
Norvin leaves behind his mother (Joyce Harris) and father (Vonzell Swanigan - deceased)
Interesting facts about Norvin
He was often quiet and stayed to himself, if asked a question, his response was usually one word. He would often sit in the kitchen listening to 95.7 Hallelujah FM, sometimes singing but mostly praying especially on Dialysis days of Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Norvin loved nothing more than
He loved sitting in his lift chair, sometimes rocking, eating snacks and watching all kinds of movies, such as westerns, comedies, horror, mystery, etc.
Interesting facts about Norvin
Norvin and our mom had a special relationship, they took care of each other physically (when he was working), financially and emotionally. They were in a bad car accident and ended up in the hospital for one month together before returning home, where mom continued his care up until his death day. If asked to contribute to a gift for mom, he wouldn't hesitate to be the first to give, (He'd say what you need? Then OK).
Favorite TV shows
All Tyler Perry movies and plays. Gunsmoke, Karate movies and sometimes he would just scroll the channels until he came upon something interesting to him.
Norvin's children
He raised two sons, Michael and Luke Hurst of Memphis, TN
Family members that preceded him in death
Grandmother (Mary L. Booker), Two aunts (Patricia A, Swannigan and Linda Halbert, Matthew Swannigan Jr., Algie Booker, step father (James Harris III).
Living Relatives
Auntie Gwendolyn Booker and Pearline Washburn of Memphis, TN. Uncle Melvin Halbert of Winder, GA. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and especially his best friend Darryl Braxton.
Past ceremonies
Celebration of Life
Officiating Elder Sammy Lewis Sr. San Antonio, TX
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Born on November 23, 1966
Memphis, TN
Passed away on January 27, 2026
Memphis, TN