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Mr. Paul Wanzo Sweitzer, 89, of Mocksville, died Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024 at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.
He was born on Dec. 22, 1934 in Cattaraugus County, N.Y. to Charles Randall and Beatrice Effie Wanzo Sweitzer.
Paul was a prayer warrior who loved his family and regularly interceded on their behalf. He often said, “God has blessed me with such a wonderful family.” He loved his church and sharing with others how God had helped him so many times in his life. He would always request his favorite hymn, #85, “Amazing Grace” and everyone knew his favorite verse was John 3:16. Paul enjoyed hunting and fishing and ice cream. He was an accomplished woodworker and built many treasured items for his family. He loved hearing his grandchildren sing and attending their activities. Paul lived for the day that he would see Jesus.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by: his wife, Eva G. Sweitzer, a brother, Harold Sweitzer; a sister, Pat Sweitzer; and a granddaughter, Abigail Renee Fox.
Survivors include: 2 children, Tina Fox (Roger) and Jill Dove (Kenneth); 8 grandchildren, Brenda Fox, Heather Williams (Eric), Melissa Carmichael (Benjamin), Jonathan Fox, Elizabeth “Libby” Fox, Kenneth E. Dove, James R. Dove, and Isaiah W. Reynolds; and 9 great-grandchildren, Allison and Drew Gardner, Breanna, Dallas, Braden, Clayton, Marissa, Julia, and Jackson Carmichael.
A funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28 at Community Covenant Church with Rev. Keith Ledford officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery with Military Honors. The family received friends Sunday, Oct. 27, at Community Covenant Church.
Online condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.