Edward “Tony” Everett Swain

Edward Everett Swain, 90, of Kirksville, MO, passed away Wednesday, November 27th, 2024 at Samaritan Memorial Hospital in Macon, MO. 

On February 6, 1934, Tony was born to Edward Everett Swain Jr. and Donna (Brittain) Swain in Kirksville, Mo.

Tony was raised in Kirksville, MO. He attended North East Missouri Teacher’s College, now Truman State University, and Missouri University with a master’s degree in Journalism. He was a member of Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. After college, Tony returned to work at the family newspaper “The Daily Express” in Kirksville. MO. Until he entered into the U.S. Army Hq. 2nd Bat. GP., 28th Infantry from June of 1960 to 1963. 

After the military, Tony returned to Kirksville, MO. to work for the family company, the “Daily Express” newspaper. Tony ran the press for many years, sold advertising, and also did photography until the paper was sold in 1990, Tony was part owner and manager of Express Publishing Rentals in Kirksville, MO, until his passing.

Tony was a member of the First Baptist Church in Kirksville, MO. As a church member, Tony was a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Tony and his longtime friend Vivian also ran the Youth Group and worked with the college kids. The two also loved taking the college students on missionary trips. While going to church one of Tony’s greatest love was the music from the hymnals.

Tony loved music, photography, motorcycles, and driving his RV to Oshkosh. Tony was also proud to be a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association out of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Tony will be missed by all. 

Tony is preceded in death by his Parents, Grandparents, Sister Mary Greer, Nephew Jed Greer, and life Friend Vivian Coleman.

Tony is survived by his niece Annette Greer, her friend Chuck Watson, and many cousins.

Funeral arrangements are in the care of Playle-Rimer-Millard Family Funeral Chapel.