David (Junior) Anderson Sweem

David (Junior) Anderson Sweem, age 83, of Hamilton, MO, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2018, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron.

Junior was born in Hamilton on Nov. 3, 1934, to David A. and Della M. (Musser) Sweem. He was a US Army Veteran and served his country from 1957-1959. Junior was a loving husband and a hard worker. He held various jobs including the Lake City Ammunition plant, the local Chevrolet dealership, and he also mowed many lawns in the area.

Junior had attended the Hamilton Federated Church in the past.

Junior married Nelda Fay Harper on Aug. 19, 1960. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents; his son, Neal; four brothers, Clifton, Clayton, R.L., and Ervin; and two sisters, Doris Lamb Crawford and Marcelle Lamb.

The family members who mourn his passing include brother, Jerry (Carol) Sweem of Hamilton; sisters-in-law, Alberta Sweem of Hamilton and Ella May Harper Hufft Warner (Ben White) of Polo; numerous nieces and nephews; and a good friend and co-worker, Donnie Cox of Hamilton.

Cremation has been entrusted to Bram Funeral Home in Hamilton. A visitation will be held on March 15, 2018, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missouri Veterans Home in Cameron.

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