Jack O'Neil Swait

        Jackie O’Neil Swait, 84, formerly of Nevada, MO passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. Jack was born on November 9, 1940 in Nevada, MO to John Earnest and Daisy Irene (Felton) Swait. He married Beverly K. Scism on August 20, 1960 and she preceded him in death on August 14, 1984. He then married Jodene Ketchum on January 12, 1987 and she also preceded him in death on November 9, 2005.

     Jack grew up in Nevada and graduated from Nevada High School in 1958 where he was a member of the NHS Band and played the tuba., Jack attended Pittsburg State College for two years. Following his marriage to Beverly they moved to Independence and soon after he went to work at FORD Motor Company in Claycomo, MO. After 40 years of employment, he retired in 2005.  Jack moved back to Nevada in 1994 where he lived until 2023 at which time he moved to Freistatt, MO where he has continued to reside. Jack was an avid Chief’s fan, he enjoyed participating in tractor pulls for a number of years, and also enjoyed being a chef.

     Survivors include two sons, Darrin Swait, Springfield, MO, and Kevin Swait (Kimberly), Freistatt, MO; five grandchildren, Joshua Swait, Hannah Swait-DeWeese, both of Springfield, Jeremy Swait, Norman, OK, Brooklyn Trued, Nevada, and Ashlyn Wools, Girard, KS; eight great-grandchildren, Cohen, Ali, Kynsli, Catherine, Jocelyn, Griffin, Parker, and Spencer; and  numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his two wives, Beverly and Jodene, he was preceded in death by a sister, Nellie Hall; and a brother, Earnie Swait.

     Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Ray Dean Scism officiating. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery, Nevada. Friends may call now and until the hour of service at the funeral home.

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