Donald Swords, 79, of Albertville, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Shepherd’s Cove in Albertville. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. at Adams Brown Service Funeral Home.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Martha Swords; daughter, Robyn Abney; son, Mark (Lesa) Swords; grandchildren, Grey Swords, Leah (Justin Looney) Abney, and Alec (Anna Jenkins) Abney; great-grandchild, Tatum Looney; and sister-in-love, Lynda Gayle Knight. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Allie Swords; granddaughter, Katherine Abney; and brother, Kenneth Swords.
A 1963 graduate of Albertville High School and a 1967 graduate of Auburn University, Donald had a distinguished career as an engineer, contributing to the space program with Boeing and Sperry Rand Corporation. He later served as a project engineer for Montesano and founded his own business, Swords Engineering Inc., in 1982, which he operated until 2024. Donald was also a dedicated deacon at First Baptist Church in Albertville. He was an avid golfer and a passionate Auburn football fan. Donald’s love for his family was paramount, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. In lieu in flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church building fund or Shephard’s Cove Hospice.
