Kerry David Swope

Kerry David Swope, 66, Kokomo, passed away at 12:03 p.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at his residence.  He was born November 5, 1952, in Reading, PA, to Robert Douglas and Ethel (Shollenberger) Swope. On November 25, 2005 he married Loraine K. (Cherry) Swope, in Boynton Beach, Florida and she survives.

Kerry was a construction supervisor for various companies in Pennsylvania and Florida. Since moving to Indiana 9 years ago he found the Izaak Walton League, where he volunteered to manage the trap range every Thursday and Friday night. Kerry enjoyed shooting trap and all the friends he made doing so. He loved spending time with his rescue dog of 10 years, Sara.

In addition to his wife, Loraine, he is survived by a step son, Robert Lancette of Florida; step son, Chris Lancette and partner Elesia Ricke both of Perrysburg, OH; brother, Robert and wife Kathy Swope of Pennsylvania; brother, Brian Swope of Pennsylvania; someone he considered like a step father, John Paris of Pennsylvania; goddaughter, Sarah Caden of Charleston, South Carolina; sister in-law, Wanda and husband Wayne “Butch” Abney of Kokomo; brother in-law, Dewaine and wife Roseanne Cherry of Arcadia; and various nieces, nephews, and their children.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a nephew, Adam Swope.

A Celebration of Life for Kerry will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2019, at the Izaak Walton League, 2629 S. 200 E., Kokomo.  Contributions may be made in Kerry’s memory to the Izaak Walton High School Fund. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory assisted the family with cremation.  Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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