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EVERETT KENNETH SWETNAM, 90, of Darksville, went to be with his Savior, Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia, MO.

Kenneth was born February 19, 1918 near Brush Creek, Randolph County, MO, the son of Forrest Everette and Lena Ethal Wolverton Swetnam, who preceded him in death. Kenneth married Nettie L. Thomas Waters on March 26, 1961. She survives of the home.

Kenneth honorably served his country in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. Kenneth and Nettie operated a cattle and row crop farm all or their married life. Kenneth was active in 4-H with his children, leading a woodworking group. He also worked for the Randolph County ASCS office and served as a board member of the Randolph County Mutual Insurance Company. He was a faithful and active member of the Mt. Shiloh Baptist church, serving as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher. Kenneth enjoyed being with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an adopted grandpa to many children in the community.

Kenneth is survived by three children, Thomas W. and Ann Miles Waters of Jefferson City, MO, Marjorie G. and Gale Switzer of Huntsville of Huntsville, and Edwin D. and Lee Ann Howard Waters of Colstrip, Montana, 8 grandchildren, Brian M. Waters and wife Waheeda Sulamann of Houston, Texas, Marcie Waters of Houston, Texas, Clinton Switzer and wife Candace of Liberty, MO, Darren Switzer and wife Renee of San Antonio, Texas, Trevor Switzer and wife jacquie of Orlando, Florida, Stacy Waters Batie and husband Russell of Rapid City, South Dakota, Whitney Waters Holst and husband John of Dickinson, North Dakota and Andrew Waters of Missoula, Montana, 6 Great-Grandchidlren, Devyn and Garrett Switzer of Liberty, Tristyn Switzer of Orlando, Florida, Aiden Switzer of San Antonio, James and Kailee Holst of Dickinson, on sister Audrey Frans of Cairo, MO, Nephews, Larry Frans of Utah, Jerry Frans of Cairo, Mike Howe of Ballwin and Niece, Carolyn Frans of Cairo, several great-nephews and great-nieces and a host of relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by two sisters Anna Margaret Howe and Carmen Swetnam, two brothers-in-law, Carl Frans and Paul Howe.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at the Mt. Shiloh Baptist Church in Darksville with the Reverends David Gottman, Russell Pulis and Greg Slinkard officiating. Burial will be in the Darksville Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Patton Funeral Home in Huntsville. The family suggests memorials to the Kidney Foundation or the Darksville Cemetery Association