Obituaries

Kenneth David Swartz

June 20, 1979 - December 23, 2024

Kenneth David Swartz, Age 45, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Lakeland, FL. He was a Native Floridian having been born on June 20, 1979, in Lakeland to Emory and Sherrill Swartz. He was a child of God first and foremost and loved spreading the word to everyone. Kenneth was an avid surfer and loved the peace of the mountains and the beach. He loved his family and spending time with them and was a dedicated father to both of his children.  He would do anything for anyone and was a gentle soul. Kenneth is preceded in death by his father, Emory and both paternal and maternal grandparents.

Kenneth is survived by his children, Nathaniel Sebastain Swartz and Gabrielle Nicole Partin; fiancé’, Heather Quattlebaum; mother, Sherrill Swartz; siblings, Linda Wetsel (Richard), John Swartz (Erin), Gregory Swartz; children of his heart, Zachary Quattlebaum and Kaitlyn Quattlebaum; many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Monday, December 30, 2024, from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm at Central Florida Casket Store and Funeral Chapel with a funeral service following at 3:00pm. Kenneth will be laid to rest at Oak Hill Burial Park following the funeral service.